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Engines and Components› Camshafts and Valvetrain
COMP Cams
ID Locator 1.510" OD .630" ID .060 Thick
SKU: C007 4697-1
Easy — 1–2 hours
Overview
Its hardened steel alloy construction ensures durability under extreme pressures and high RPM.
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Part #: 4697-1
The old standard shims will not hold up to the extreme spring pressures and high RPM in today's race engines. COMP Cams offers a simple but effective solution to this problem. These Valve Spring Locators provide a thin, hardened Steel alloy seat that will not only protect the head and shim, but also locate and hold the spring in place. Previously, this part has been available only in a cup form with the retaining portion being on the outside of the part. This required that the head be machined a great deal to accept this cup so COMP now offers an ID locator with the locating shoulder on the inside, as well as the spring cup.
Made from hardened steel, this locator uses an inboard locating shoulder to center the seat and hold the spring in place. The 4697 seat's 1.510" OD works well with our 26120, 26055 and 26056 valve springs in .630" OD Guide applications.
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Valvetrain ticking noise at idle
- Engine misfire at high RPM
- Loss of power under load
- Broken valve spring cause
- Rough idle after high-speed run
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 4697-1 |
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