Missing valve springs?

[doc308]

I bought a pair of rebuilt heads and I noticed that there are single springs at each valve, instead of the usual double spring set-up. The guy said that these were "reverse -wound coil springs and are adequate for an old panhead engine ( a stock '48 fl panhead). I spoke to 2 mechanics who never heard of such a deal. Is this guy pulling my leg? Opinions, please.

[steinauge]

I dont know what he is pulling but it sounds like your wallet chain to me.I have been to two goat ropings and a county fair and I aint NEVER seen nothin like that! Seriously buy the correct springs and take the heads apart and see what else is wrong. There are undoudtedly a bunch of valve springs out there that will fit between the retainers but that doesnt mean they will work right.

[hjans]

http://www.cas4.com/engine/valve-spring-kits2.html

CC55197 Kibblewhite Valve Springs, Set of four for Panheads and Shovelheads $34.95 $30.95

this one sells a set, only the outer spring.
Donnow if the inner set isn't required, but it seems that way !!

[mbskeam]

spring3.jpg

these have 2 springs per assy, look close...
on straight wound springs you need a inner to stop harmonics....IE valve float and such....
beehive can be one, this has to do with the coils being wound a different dia over the spring length....no harmonics build up

[hjans]

guess you're right !!
Damned that f%^&* glasses !!
Always try not to use them !