[69gtconv]

These came in a box of stuff when I bought the car. They look like they match up with the valve springs (I'm no engine mechanic). Obviously they did not get reinstalled when my engine was rebuilt.

What are these called ?

Thanks.

wjj

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/68/4D/11541352-2a93-028001E0-.jpg
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/69/4D/11541353-92b2-028001E0-.jpg

 

[dmcq]

Looks like a valve train girdle...used to add rigidity to rocker arm components...but it's just a guess!
D

 

[gt350clone]

Those are the top spring plates out of an old Engle "Hi-Rev Kit".

Basically, there were springs on top of the lifters, with this "bar" located on top of them. The pushrods passed thru the springs and bar. The springs added extra pressure on the lifters to help them follow the cam lobes at hi-RPM.

I believe Comp Cams still makes them for Chevies....

 

[kketell]

Wow!!! You are a wealth of knowledge.

I had NO IDEA you were so OLD /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[gt350clone]

Hehe - spent several years of my life selling Used Hot Rod parts for this guy. Got to deal with some REALLY neat stuff!

 

[Art]

Clone is El-Correcto!

Rev kit for roller lifters... Also should have springs. Launched many a rev kit spring across the shop trying to install with a BFS.. (Brand X)

 

[69gtconv]

Thanks.

soooo....I guess I don't need them?

wjj