Guide Seals And Gaskets 66 Big Block

[Harry L.]

WHERE WOULD I LOOK TO FIND VALVE GUIDE SEALS AND UMBRELLA TYPE GASKETS FOR MY VALVE SPRINGS. MY CAR THROWS SOME BLUE SMOKE OUT THE RIGHT EXHAUST. THIS IS THE FIRST THING I WILL LOOK AT. PLEASE GIVE ME A LITTLE ADVICE? THANKS DUTCH,

[Joe L.]

Re: Guide Seals And Gaskets 66 Big Block

WHERE WOULD I LOOK TO FIND VALVE GUIDE SEALS AND UMBRELLA TYPE GASKETS FOR MY VALVE SPRINGS. MY CAR THROWS SOME BLUE SMOKE OUT THE RIGHT EXHAUST. THIS IS THE FIRST THING I WILL LOOK AT. PLEASE GIVE ME A LITTLE ADVICE? THANKS DUTCH,

Dutch-----

If I were you and I didn't know the history og the car (i.e. whether the valve springs had ever been previously replaced), I would obtain valve spring kit GM #12371061. This kit contains 16 GM #3970627 springs + new retainers with integral umbrella shields. Original 1965-69 big block valve springs are very susceptible to breakage and the above-referenced are the ones to use.

Use the above with GM #3947880 valve spring keys ("keepers").