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Re: 5.4 busted exhaust valve spring question?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/16/2008

All modular engines are valve killers.

With the heads off, if you see just how far these valves actually open, any mistiming will cause destruction for sure.

I was amazed at how far a v10 engine's valves were off the seats. You can't even place the heads c... Login to read more.