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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
7 or 10 degree valve lock?

i dropped a valve lock.do i need a 7 or 10 degree lock?autozone lists both for my car.thanks.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: 7 or 10 degree valve lock?

OEM locks and retainers use 7* locks. To my knowledge, the factory never used 10* but I could be wrong. If you have aftermarket retainers for 10* locks then you need 10* locks.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: 7 or 10 degree valve lock?

thanks.autozones website isn't clear which parts fit stock cars.i didn't want to get the wrong ones.
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