{"product_id":"13195t-16-manley-10-degree-titanium-valve-lock","title":"13195T-16 Manley 10 Degree Titanium Valve Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe groove in a valve stem, while seemingly unimportant, is vital to the success of a valve's performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImperfectly formed grooves, inferior or mismatched locks, and improper retainers can lead to catastrophic failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe so-called 'conventional' or square groove design has enjoyed enormous success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the success of a 'conventional' groove is dependent upon precise machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, the surface finish of the groove must be outstanding to guarantee against failure due to residual machining marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, the groove must have a precise .013' radius in the upper corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA radius that is too small leaves the groove subject to the dangers of a sharp fillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConversely, a radius that is too large leaves open the possibility of the groove being abraded in this area by the upper inside edge of the tang of the lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, an oversized radius leaves a reduced horizontal shelf in the groove which is, or should be, the only contact point with the tang of the lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact by the lock in the root of the groove is a disaster waiting to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfectly formed 'conventional' grooves with proper locks and retainers will deliver good service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, there are sub-standard components on the market that can conspire to destroy a correctly machined groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essence of the Bead Loc groove is its simplicity and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe groove itself is a straightforward .110' full radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contact points with a Bead Loc radius lock are approximately 2:00 and 10:00 o'clock, not at the root of the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system affords minimal vertical movement, especially when valve float is present, which means reduced erosion of the valve for enhanced service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManley Performance supports both the 'conventional' groove system and the Bead Loc system with the most extensive line-up of the highest quality locks in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735305093402,"sku":"MPP13195T-16","price":243.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/51XXjXZPDEL.jpg?v=1771805922","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/13195t-16-manley-10-degree-titanium-valve-lock","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}