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Old 07-12-2011, 11:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I wonder how much force the solenoids can handle? The reason is if they can handle 90# springs pressing back it could be relatively easy for me to add them to my push rod engine.
Seriously, if they can push on 90lb springs without appreciable power penalty then you can possibly remove your rockers and install a custom valve cover with the solenoids already in place (oh my poor valve cover screws).

But if they can electrically control position in both directions then maybe it could be a head rebuild with some light springs for a close bias and custom valves and a custom valve cover with solenoids to match up to. Sort of like electronic desmodromic. (plus open source controller of course )
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