Testing Valve Springs Is Being Discussed

question 67

Multiple Choice

Testing valve springs is being discussed. Technician A says that valve spring tension should be within 5% of specifications. Technician B says that dial-type spring tension gauges provide more accurate measurements than the ones that use torque wrenches. Who is correct?

• A) A only
• B) B only
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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