Valve Spring

1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex FuelSECTION Valve Spring
Compression Pressure @ Spec Length Loaded (Without Damper) 180 at 0.16 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Unloaded (Without Damper) 65 at 1.58 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Free Length 1.84 Inch (in)
Approximate
Assembled Height 1.58 Inch (in)
Service Limit
10 Percent Force Loss at Specified Height
RENDER: 1.0x

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