valve spring retainers

[buickruss]

If I were to lose a keeper from my stock GN heads, can I use a v8-455 or 350 set of valve spring retainers? Not sure if they are the same size

 

[hensleyt]

all GM keepers are the same, stop at any automotive machine shop and he will give you a few, if not I have some I'll gladly send you.

 

[Buick Mark]

Are you talking about the retainers or the locks/keepers????
The retainers go on top of the springs
The locks/keepers go AROUND the valve stem to "lock or keep" the retainer and spring in place.
NO on the valve locks from a Buick 350 or 455 fitting a V6, the Buick V8 uses 11 degree locks, so its a no go.

 

[Buick Mark]

all GM keepers are the same, stop at any automotive machine shop and he will give you a few, if not I have some I'll gladly send you.

No they are not

 

[Buick Mark]

Heres the difference between the Buick 455 and V6 locks/keepers

 

[hensleyt]

thank you for the info. I have done several GM more chevy and was unaware the 11 degree was used on the 455. My bad
Buickkruss I do have plenty of the correct keepers and retainers if needed for a Buick V6.

 

[buickruss]

good information. It was the keeper that I was looking for. Found a set locally