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Valve Locks & Keepers
A pair of valve locks (also called valve keepers) fits around the top of each valve stem, securing the spring retainer on top of the valve spring. More power means stronger...
A pair of valve locks (also called valve keepers) fits around the top of each valve stem, securing the spring retainer on top of the valve spring. More power means stronger springs, and that means the retainers and locks have to get stronger to keep up.
Stock replacement valve locks are usually made of steel and have a narrow taper. In a performance engine, they’re made from harder materials, and the taper widens (up to 10 degrees, or more!) to spread the load out. Make sure your new keepers match the seat inside the retainer and the diameter of your valve stems—you can use the search tools to the left to narrow down your...
A pair of valve locks (also called valve keepers) fits around the top of each valve stem, securing the spring retainer on top of the valve spring. More power means stronger springs, and that means the retainers and locks have to get stronger to keep up.
Stock replacement valve locks are usually made of steel and have a narrow taper. In a performance engine, they’re made from harder materials, and the taper widens (up to 10 degrees, or more!) to spread the load out. Make sure your new keepers match the seat inside the retainer and the diameter of your valve stems—you can use the search tools to the left to narrow down your selection.
Don’t forget your valve spring compressor to make valve lock service easier!
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Valve Stem Locks, Steel, Heat-Treated, Black Oxide, 7 degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. i.d., Set of 32
Part Number: EDL-9611
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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Valve Locks, Machined, Hardened Steel, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, +.050 in. Installed Height, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: SUM-174003-4
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, -.050 in. Height, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86107X2-16
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Hardened Steel, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86110X2-16
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, +.050 in. Height, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86107X1-16
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86110-16
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Stem Locks, Machined, Hardened Steel, 7 degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. i.d., 0.050 in. Low, Set of 32
Part Number: EDL-9615
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Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Lock, Machined, Hardened Steel, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, .050 in. Lower, Pair
Part Number: CRO-86110X2-PR
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Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Stem Locks, Machined, Hardened Steel, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. i.d., Set of 32
Part Number: EDL-9616
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Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Stem Locks, Steel, 7 degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. i.d., Set of 24
Part Number: EDL-9614
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Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86107-16
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, .050 in. Taller, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86108X1-16
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Stem Locks, Steel, Black Oxide, 7 degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. i.d., Set of 32
Part Number: EDL-9612
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Estimated Ship Date: Today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 5/16 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86109-16
Not Yet Reviewed
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86108-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86110X1-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, 7 degree, 1-Groove Beadlock, Chromoly, 8mm Stem Diameter, +0.050 in. Installed Height, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86118X1-16
Valve Locks, 7 degree, 1-groove Beadlock-style, Chromoly, 8.00mm Stem Diameter, LS1, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86118-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 5/16 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86106-16
Not Yet Reviewed
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86111-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
VALVE LOCKS 8MM 7 DEGREE LS1 BEAD LOCK + .050 INSTALLED HEIGHT
Part Number: CRO-86118X1-PR
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 5.5mm Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86115-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 15, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 7 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, .050 in. Shorter, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86108X2-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86111X1-16
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Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 22, 2026 if ordered today
Valve Locks, Machined, Chromoly, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in. Valve Stem, Set of 32
Part Number: CRO-86111X2-16
Not Yet Reviewed
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
JUMBO LOCKS 10 DEGREE MACHINED 11/32 [+.050 INST. HT.]
Part Number: CRO-86110X1-PR
Not Yet Reviewed
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
Estimated Ship Date: Jun 3, 2026 if ordered today
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