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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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I just wanna know what is the meaning of "Valve Float"

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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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it means something like a condition where the valves in the engine are forced back open before they have had a chance to seat. Brought about (usually) by extremely high rpm. The valve lifters lose contact with the cam lobes because the valve springs are not strong enough to overcome the momentum of the various valvetrain components. The onset of valve float prevents higher-rpm operation.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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just glad i could help ya
 
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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well said polaris500
 
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Well said. It usually happens with hydraulic lifters.
 
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