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    Quote Originally Posted by DanPrixGTP View Post
    That valve has to be broken, to allow the retainers to slip off the groves and loosen the spring.

    Replace the valve for sure.

    look closer, the valve seal is holding the retainer up and the locks in, that stem is a 1/2 longer some how. like its cracked inside the guide.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottyDoggs View Post
    look closer, the valve seal is holding the retainer up and the locks in, that stem is a 1/2 longer some how. like its cracked inside the guide.
    Yeah I see it now.

    This picture is just blowing my mind.
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