What is the primary purpose of these retainers?

These retainers are essential for holding valve springs in place, especially when using higher-pressure springs. They ensure the springs are correctly positioned and stable, which is crucial for proper valvetrain operation.

What material are these retainers made from?

They are precision machined from chromemoly steel, known for its strength and durability in engine components. They also feature a black oxide finish for added corrosion resistance.

Do these retainers come with valve locks?

This part number is for the retainers only. Valve locks are sold separately, and COMP Cams offers both 7 and 10-degree valve locks that are compatible with these retainers.

COMP Cams 10 Degree Steel Retainers 749-100

Name: COMP Cams Steel Retainers Eb 1.500in-1.5
Brand: COMP Cams
Price: 461.94 USD
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COMP Cams Steel Retainers Eb 1.500in-1.5

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COMP Cams 10 degree steel retainers for 1.500"-1.550" OD valve springs. Part# 749-100. Fits many Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.

Key Features

Fits 100+ vehicle make/model combinations, including many classic Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
Precision machined from chromemoly steel for strength and durability.
Black oxide finish for corrosion resistance.
Designed for positive location when used with COMP Cams valve springs.
Suitable for valve springs with an outside diameter between 1.500" and 1.550".
10-degree lock angle design.

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Product Details

When you're upgrading your engine's valve springs, especially to those with larger diameters that handle higher pressures, you need retainers that can keep up. These 10-degree steel retainers from COMP Cams are precision machined from chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide. They are specifically made to work with COMP Cams valve springs, ensuring positive location and stability for your valvetrain.

These retainers are designed for superior strength and ultimate stability, making them a solid option for builds requiring dependable performance. The chromemoly steel construction offers good durability, and the black oxide finish helps with corrosion resistance. They are designed to fit valve springs with an outside diameter between 1.500 inches and 1.550 inches.

This set includes 100 retainers, suitable for a wide range of classic Chrysler and Dodge vehicles from the late 1950s through the late 1970s, such as the Chrysler New Yorker, Dodge Charger, and Dodge D100 Pickup. If you're rebuilding or modifying the top end of one of these engines, these retainers are a key component for ensuring your new valve springs perform correctly and reliably.