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Old 11-30-1999, 06:57 PM
H. O. Tyler
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I am concerned about over reving my 560. The present shift points are over 5K rpm, like 5.4 to 5.7 rpm. Should I be concerned ? What rpm will the valves float ? Any comments please.

Thanks; H. O. Tyler
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Old 11-30-1999, 08:05 PM
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Valve float doesn't happen until 7400 on 560SEL, hard to get engine to that high of RPM w/o downshifting.
With new valve springs that is.

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