MTKirk
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The next project on my truck is to replace the valve stem seals. My oil consumption is around a quart per 400 miles. The engine runs great, has pretty good compression (375 +/- 15psi on all 8), acceptable blowby, and a perfectly functioning CDR system so; valve stem seals seems the next logical step.
I find two types of Felpro stem seals. One is part number SS72628, the other is SS72628-1. As near as I can tell the SS72628 has a smaller umbrella type shield that goes on all 16 valves. whereas the SS72628-1 has larger umbrellas that go on the exhaust valves only. Do I have this right?
There are also some Victor Reinz B45662 units that have an altogether different type of exhaust umbrella. The intakes; B45560 look a little different as well.
does anyone know if I have this correct? which do you think I would be better off with?
I will be doing this with the engine in the truck, so I’m pretty sure I’ll need a lever type valve spring compressor in addition to the overhead I have. Any recommendations on which compressor to use?
Any comments would be appreciated, thank you!
Kirk
I find two types of Felpro stem seals. One is part number SS72628, the other is SS72628-1. As near as I can tell the SS72628 has a smaller umbrella type shield that goes on all 16 valves. whereas the SS72628-1 has larger umbrellas that go on the exhaust valves only. Do I have this right?
There are also some Victor Reinz B45662 units that have an altogether different type of exhaust umbrella. The intakes; B45560 look a little different as well.
does anyone know if I have this correct? which do you think I would be better off with?
I will be doing this with the engine in the truck, so I’m pretty sure I’ll need a lever type valve spring compressor in addition to the overhead I have. Any recommendations on which compressor to use?
Any comments would be appreciated, thank you!
Kirk