With an increasing number of racing valve manufacturers now promoting stainless steel and titanium valves with a “Bead Lock” style groove (which require the use of special keepers with a rounded tang), Crane’s engineering team has expanded its line of Bead Lock Valve Locks for use with the company’s Multi-Fit line of steel and titanium retainers (including those that are Mikronite® enhanced). 

With an increasing number of racing valve manufacturers now promoting stainless steel and titanium valves with a “Bead Lock” style groove (which require the use of special keepers with a rounded tang), Crane’s engineering team has expanded its line of Bead Lock Valve Locks for use with the company’s Multi-Fit line of steel and titanium retainers (including those that are Mikronite® enhanced). They are now available for 8mm (LS-series), 5/16” and 11/32” stem valves and fully compatible with Manley, Del West, CV, and most popular bead groove valve stem configurations (single groove design).           

Crane’s Bead Lock valve stem locks are designed for use with the company’s Multi-Fit retainers (3/8" hole and 7 degree taper).  They are manufactured from billet steel and heat-treated for added strength.  The Multi-Fit valve retainer and lock combinations allow engine builders to obtain the desired valve spring installed height, as the keepers come with standard, +.050" and -.050" tang locations. Use of the 7 degree taper provides superior clamping force. detailed information can be obtained at: www.cranecams.com.