318 valve spring retainer

[71mach351]

Does anyone know a part number or supplier for a replacement valve spring retainer for a 71 318? I was replacing the valve seals and the spring compressor let go and sent it flying. I can’t find a source for one.

I have the keepers.

 

[toolmanmike]

Does anyone know a part number or supplier for a replacement valve spring retainer for a 71 318? I was replacing the valve seals and the spring compressor let go and sent it flying. I can’t find a source for one.

I have the keepers.

Have you checked wit your local parts store or even Rockauto. If you are looking for a used one, start a parts wanted thread.

 

[71mach351]

Have you checked wit your local parts store or even Rockauto. If you are looking for a used one, start a parts wanted thread.

Looks like rockauto has them but not individual ones, just packages of 8.

 

[toolmanmike]

Looks like rockauto has them but not individual ones, just packages of 8.

Try NAPA in your town or like I suggested, a Parts wanted thread.

 

[oldkimmer]

Start a wanted thread as suggested and some kind member will give u 1. Kim

 

[71mach351]

Start a wanted thread as suggested and some kind member will give u 1. Kim

I found it a couple days later after cleaning my garage top to bottom. It made its way 30 feet away over another car and came to rest between the bumper and grill. Dumb luck that I saw it.