Steel Valve Spring Retainers
Steel Valve Spring Retainers
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Valve Spring Retainers
How to Use the Valve Spring Retainer Dimension, Retainer Height, and Spring to Retainer Charts
The following pages supply you with specific information on the various valve spring retainers, valve stem locks, and their
compatibility with the valve springs that Crane Cams offers. These parts can be used anywhere their physical size can be
accommodated, and where the resulting spring tension and spring travel is compatible with the camshaft, rocker arms,
and lifters. Different combinations of valve springs, retainers and/or locks can be selected to match your particular needs.
NOTE: The retainers are packaged in various quantities depending on the engine application. The suffix number (after the dash) in thepart number indicates the
quantity. For example, part no 99944-16 would be packaged with 16 retainers. Consult the engine application pages or the numerical price list for the correct
quantity suffix.
NOTE: See pages 352-354 for our new Retainer Height Chart.
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Valve Spring Retainer Dimensions - Titanium
Valve Stem --------Retainer Dimensions--------
Diam. Spring O.D., Type and Special Applications A B C Part No.
7 Multi Fit Titanium Retainers for 5/16, 11/32, and 3/8 Valve Stem Diameters
For 5/16 square groove valve stems: use 99093-1 (standard), 99085-1 (+.050), or 99086-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
For 11/32 square groove valve stems: use 99094-1 (standard), 99087-1 (+.050), or 99088-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
For 3/8 square groove valve stems: use 99098-1 (standard), 99099-1 (+.050), or 99089-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
Valve stem locks for 5/16, 11/32, and 3/8 valve stems with bead groove configuration also available, see pages 360-361.
ALL 1.275 Dual 1.250 .918 .640 99657-
ALL 1.500 to 1.550 Dual 1.400 1.040 .715 99663-
ALL 1.530 to 1.550 Dual 1.440 1.105 .687 99659-
ALL 1.540 to 1.595 Dual 1.500 1.150 .720 99655-
ALL 1.550 Dual 1.440 1.090 .695 99661-
ALL 1.625 Dual 1.510 1.165 .760 99660-
ALL 1.625 to 1.675 Triple 1.500 1.180/.860 .620 99656-
ALL 1.645 Triple 1.530 1.185 .860 99662-
7 Titanium Retainers for Specific Valve Stem Diameters and Applications
5.5mm 1.000 Single Ford Duratec 1.8 2.3L DOHC 4 Valve I-4 .945 .710 903-0503
6mm .999 top/1.095 bottom Beehive Single Ford 4.6 - 5.4L 3 Valve V-8 .885 .615 39660-
6mm 1.065 Single Chrysler/Dodge SOHC/DOHC 4 Valve I-4 .995 .715 158660-
7mm .930 top/1.025 bottom Beehive Single Ford 4.6 - 5.4L 4 Valve V-8 .850 .560 40660-
7mm .967 top/1.096 bottom Beehive Single Ford 4.6 - 5.4L 2 Valve V-8 .885 .615 .503 37660-
8mm 1.055 top/1.290 bottom Beehive Single Chevrolet LS1/LS2/LS6 V-8 .974 .620 99637-
8mm 1.255 Single 1.180 .856 99658-
8mm 1.275 Dual Chevrolet LS1/LS2/LS6 V-8 1.250 .910 .640 144661-
7 Posi-Stop Titanium Retainers for Specific Valve Stem Diameters
11/32 1.430 to 1.500 Dual 1.375 1.045 .703 99669-
11/32 1.540 Dual 1.500 1.135 .740 99675-
11/32 1.560 to 1.630 Triple 1.500 1.135 .635 99678-
11/32 1.560 to 1.630 Triple 1.500 1.135 .635 99681-
3/8 1.540 Dual 1.500 1.135 .740 99676-
3/8 1.560 to 1.630 Triple 1.500 1.135 .635 99679-
NOTE: All Posi-Stop Titanium Retainers are packaged with appropriate Crane Cams machined valve stem locks.
10 Crane Multi Fit Titanium Retainers
For 5/16 square groove valve stems: use 99071-1 (standard), 99072-1 (+.050), or 99070-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
For 11/32 square groove valve stems: use 99074-1 (standard), 99075-1 (+.050), or 99073-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
For 3/8 square groove valve stems: use 99077-1 (standard), 99078-1 (+.050), or 99076-1 (-.050) valve stem locks
Valve stem locks for 5/16, 11/32, and 3/8 valve stems with bead groove configuration also available, see pages 360-361.
ALL 1.540 to 1.595 Dual 1.500 1.150 .720 99635-
ALL 1.625 to 1.675 Triple 1.500 1.180/.860 .620 99636-
NOTE: These recommended locks differ from competing conventional 10 locks and they increase the breakage strength of
our Multi-Fit titanium retainers by 25%. Also, many competing 10 degree locks vary in production from
9 to 11-1/2. Because of the accurate, robust design of Crane locks, they are incompatible with most competitors
10 retainers, and competitors locks wont work with Crane Multi Fit 10 retainers.
10 Conventional Titanium Retainers
ALL 1.430 to 1.500 Dual or Triple 1.375 1.060 .675 99630-
ALL 1.500 to 1.550 Dual 1.400 1.040 .715 99640-
ALL 1.550 Dual 1.440 1.090 .695 99639-
ALL 1.540 to 1.560 Dual 1.500 1.120 .735 99631-
ALL 1.550 to 1.560 Dual 1.500 1.095 .700 99634-
ALL 1.560 to 1.630 Triple 1.500 1.135 .635 99632-
ALL 1.625 Dual 1.500 1.170 .764 99633-
ALL 1.625 Dual 1.510 1.165 .760 99638-
NOTE: These retainers can be used with 11/32 or 3/8 valve stems with single keeper grooves provided that the appropriate
conventional 10 degree valve stem locks are used: 99080-1 for 5/16; 99081-1 for 11/32; 99082-1 for 3/8.
NOTE: The retainers are packaged in various quantities depending on the engine application. The suffix number (after the dash) in the part number indicates the quantity.
For example, part no 99944-16 would be packaged with 16 retainers. Consult the engine application pages or the numerical price list for the correct quantity suffix.
NOTE: See pages 352-354 for our new Retainer Height Chart.
ith this new listing, we are providing a measurable dimension that can be easily checked for the cylinder head and valve
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combination youre working with. No sample retainers or fixtures are needed. The Retainer Height dimensions listed indi-
cate the relationship of the outer step of the retainer that the outer valve spring sets against, with the top of the valve
stem lock groove in the valve stem.
I f the dimension on the chart is .000, the outer retainer step, and the top of the lock groove are at the same height. If the
dimension is positive, such as .060, then the outer retainer step is .060 above the top of the lock groove. If the dimension
is negative, such as -.040, then the outer spring step is .040 below the top of the lock groove. Check the accompanying
drawings for a visual explanation.
T his will enable you to measure from the valve spring seat on the cylinder head, to the top of the lock groove in the valve,
then compare that dimension to your desired valve spring assembly height (see the Valve Spring Retainer Dimension
pages 350-351, and the Valve Spring to Retainer Cross Reference pages 355-357 for additional information). If you need an
assembly height thats .060 higher than your measured dimension, check the listings for the applicable retainers for your
valve springs, and look for a height figure close to .060.
T he standard height Crane Cams valve stem lock part numbers are listed with each diameter valve stem (where applicable)
to achieve these figures. Remember, most of our valve stem locks are also available in +.050 and -.050 heights (see pages
360-361), to extend the available height combinations that can be created.
VALVE TRAIN
The retainers are listed by material, then by lock configuration.
The valve stems are listed by diameter and lock groove configuration.
Certain unique specific retainers are listed using their usual valve locks, such as the Buick 11 degree, and the Ford Modular
items.
We hope this will make choosing your components easier, and provide a more reliable valve spring retainer/valve stem
lock combination for your application.
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Valve Spring Retainer Height Chart
Steel Retainers
Valve Stem Diameter
Retainer Part No. (Valve Stem Lock Part No.)
7 Crane Multi Fit and 3/8
5/16 sq. 5/16 bead 11/32 sq. 11/32 bead 3/8 sq. 7mm bead 8mm bead
99093 99101 99094 99104 99098 99106 99107
99948 -.055 -.055 -.050 -.050 -.080 -.055 -.055
99950 .045 .045 .050 .050 .020 .045 .045
99954 .040 .040 .045 .045 .015 .040 .040
99955 .055 .055 .060 .060 .030 .055 .055
99957 .045 .045 .050 .050 .020 .045 .045
99961 .125 .125 .130 .130 .100 .125 .125
99962 .125 .125 .130 .130 .100 .125 .125
99964 .040 .040 .045 .045 .015 .040 .040
99969 .045 .045 .050 .050 .020 .045 .045
99970 .045 .045 050 .050 .020 .045 .045
99973 .110 .110 .115 .115 .085 .110 .110
99974 .110 .110 .115 .115 .085 .110 .110
99975 -.005 -.005 .000 .000 -.030 -.005 -.005
99976 .010 .010 .015 .015 -.015 .010 .010
7 Specific
11/32 sq. 8mm bead
99097 99108
99914 .035
99915 .020
99916 -.055
99935 .075
99936 .005
99942 .285
99943 .135
99944 .075
99946 .075
99951 .135
99953 .135
99956 .125
99966 .135
99967 .215
144944 -.030
10 Crane Multi Fit
5/16 sq. 11/32 sq. 3/8 sq.
99971 .030 .055 .045
99972 .030 .055 .045
11 Specific
99912 11/32 Buick -.060
99910 3/8 Buick -.085
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Valve Spring to Retainer Cross Reference
Single Springs
----------7 Steel Retainer ---------- 10 Steel Retainer -----Titanium Retainer ----- Spring Seat
Valve Spring Part No. 5/16 11/32 3/8 7 10 (I.D.)
37830 None None None None 37660 None None
40830 None None None None 40660 None None
96801 99969 99936 99948 99971 None None None
99943 99957
99944 99969
99969
96802 None 99914 None None None None None
99915
99916
96803 99969 99946 99950 99971 None None None
99969 99969
96806 99969 99936 99948 99971 None None None
99943 99954
99944 99957
99951 99969
99953
99969
96807 99962 99962 99962 99972 None None None
99970 99970 99970
96845 None None None None 903-0503 None None
99831 99976 99976 99976 None 99637 None 99468 (.637)
99832 99976 99976 99976 None 99637 None 99456 (.500)
99457 (.570)
99458 (.637)
99833 99950 99936 99948 None None 99630 99457 (.570)
99943 99950
99944 99957
99946
99950
99835 99950 99936 99948 99971 None 99630 99459 (.637)
99969 99943 99950
99944 99957
99950 99969
99969
99839 99950 99936 99948 99971 None 99630 99459 (.637)
99969 99943 99950
99944 99957
99950 99969
99969
99840 99950 99936 99948 99971 None 99630 99457 (.570)
99969 99943 99950
99944 99957
99950 99969
99969
99841 None 99942 None None None None None
99842 None None None None None None None
99846 None 99914 None None None None None
99915
99916
99848 None 99914 None None None None None
99915
99916
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Valve Spring to Retainer Cross Reference
Single Springs
----------7 Steel Retainer ---------- 10 Steel Retainer -----Titanium Retainer ----- Spring Seat
Valve Spring Part No. 5/16 11/32 3/8 7 10 (I.D.)
144845 None 99914 None None 99658 None None
99915
99916
144846 None 99914 None None 99658 None None
99915
99916
158830 None None None None 158660 None None
180830 None None None None 158660 None None
Dual Springs
Valve Spring ----------7 Steel Retainer ---------- 10 Steel ---7 Titanium Posi-Stop--- --Titanium Retainer-- Spring Seat
Part No. 5/16 11/32 3/8 Retainer 5/16 11/32 3/8 7 10 8mm (I.D.)
96870 99969 99936 99957 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None 99465 (.570)
99943 99969
99944
99969
96872 99969 99936 99948 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None 99465 (.570)
99943 99957
99944 99969
99969
96873 99969 99936 99948 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None 99465 (.570)
99943 99957
99944 99969
VALVE TRAIN
99969
96874 99969 99936 99948 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None 99465 (.570)
99943 99957
99944 99969
99969
96877 99969 99936 99948 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None 99465 (.570)
99943 99957
99944 99969
99969
96878 99970 99970 99970 99972 None None None 99659 99634 None 99460 (.570)
99974 99974 99974
96879 99970 99970 99970 99972 None None None 99659 99634 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99974 99974
96883 99970 99970 99970 99972 None 99678 99679 99659 None None 99460 (.570)
99974 99974 99974 99681
96884 99961 99956 99955 99972 None 99675 99676 None 99631 None 99460 (.570)
99964 99961 99961 99678 99679 99632
99970 99964 99964 99681
99974 99970 99970
99974 99974
96885 99970 99970 99970 99972 None 99675 None None 99631 None 99460 (.570)
99974 99974 99974 99632
99663
96886 99970 99970 99970 99972 None None None 99659 99634 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99974 9997 4
96887 None 99935 None None None None None None None None None
99838 99969 99936 99948 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None None
99943 99957
99944 99969
99969
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Valve Spring to Retainer Cross Reference
Dual Springs
Valve Spring ----------7 Steel Retainer ---------- 10 Steel ---7 Titanium Posi-Stop--- --Titanium Retainer-- Spring Seat
Part No. 5/16 11/32 3/8 Retainer 5/16 11/32 3/8 7 10 8mm (I.D.)
99876 99970 99956 99955 99972 None 99678 99676 None 99631 None 99460 (.570)
99974 99970 99970 99681 99632 99464 (.637)
99974 99974
99879 None None None None None None None None None 99926 None
99880 99962 99962 99962 99972 None 99675 99676 99655 99633 None 99466 (.570)
99463 (.637)
99884 None 99967 None None None None None None None None None
99885 99961 99956 99955 99972 None 99678 99676 None 99634 None 99460 (.570)
99964 99961 99961 99681 99464 (637)
99970 99964 99964
99974 99970 99970
99974 99974
99890 99962 99962 99962 99972 None None None 99659 None None 99466 (.570)
99970 99970 99970
99974 99974 99974
99891 None 99912 None None None None None None None None None
99914
99915
99916
99892 99954 99951 99954 99971 None None None None None 99639 None
99953
99954
99893 99952 99951 99954 99971 None 99669 None None 99630 None None
99969 99953 99969
99969
99895 99961 99956 99955 99972 None 99675 99676 None 99631 None 99466 (.570)
99896 99964 99961 99961 99678 99679 99632 99464 (.637)
99970 99964 99964 99681
99974 99970 99970
99974 99974
144832 99975 99975 99975 None None None None 99657 None 144661 None
144833 99975 99975 99975 None None None None None None 144661 None
961224 None None None None None None None 99660 99638 None 99463 (.637)
961226 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99661 99639 None 99465 (.570)
99974
961228 None None None None None None None 99660 99638 None 99463 (.637)
961299 None None None None None None None 99660 99638 None 99466 (.570)
99463 (.637)
961325 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99661 99639 None 99464 (.637)
99974
961326 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99661 99639 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99464 (.637)
961354 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99663 99640 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99455 (.637)
961355 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99663 99640 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99455 (.637)
961356 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99663 99640 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99455 (.637)
961360 None None 99970 99972 None None None 99663 99640 None 99465 (.570)
99974 99455 (.637)
Triple Springs
96848 None None None None None 99678 99679 99656 99632 None None
99681 99636
96849 None None None None None 99678 99679 99656 99632 None None
99681 99636
96888 None None None None None 99678 99679 99656 99632 None None
99681 99636
961246 None None None None None None None 99662 None None 99461 (.637)
961347 None None None None None None None 99662 None None 99461 (.637)
961348 None None None None None None None 99662 None None 99461 (.637)