Description
Overview:
The Valve Spring Cotter for BSA 320CC Industrial Engine is a small, precision steel component that locks the valve spring and retainer to the valve stem, keeping the spring securely in place during operation. Manufactured by Villiers as a genuine OEM part (OEM No. 87 1347), it is engineered to the correct profile and fit for the BSA 320CC industrial engine, helping maintain stable valve timing and reliable compression. Supplied as unused old stock, the cotter may show light tarnishing or storage marks, but it remains fully serviceable. Its robust steel construction is suited to the heat, vibration, and oil-rich environment inside vintage industrial engines, making it a dependable choice for maintenance and restoration work on the BSA 320CC.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for the BSA 320CC, built to OEM specification (87 1347)
- Steel construction for strength, wear resistance, and long service life
- Maintains correct valve spring tension and valve train alignment under load
- Precisely sized for a secure, positive lock on the valve stem
- Helps prevent valve spring movement and reduces risk of dropped valves
- Suitable for service on intake or exhaust positions where specified by the engine
- Unused old stock: vintage authenticity with possible light tarnish from storage
- Straightforward installation using a standard valve spring compressor and basic hand tools
- Ideal for restoring performance and reliability on heritage industrial engines
- Designed to work with the matching spring retainer in the BSA 320CC assembly
Typical Applications:
Used during overhaul or repair of BSA 320CC industrial engines powering machinery such as generators, pumps, compressors, and small plant. Suitable for routine valve train maintenance, engine rebuilds, and vintage restorations where maintaining OEM fit and function is important for dependable running.
Also known as:
Valve collet, split collet, valve keeper, valve lock, valve key, spring retainer wedge, valve spring key.
Fits Models:
BSA 320CC
Alternate Part Numbers:
87 1347, 871347
Product Specifications
L&S Part No. | 87 1347 |
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Part Type | Genuine Part |
Manufacturer | Villiers |
Unit of Sale | 1 |
Applications | BSA 320CC |
Machine Type | Engines |
Fits Brands | Villiers |