{"product_id":"manley-10-degree-manley-050mm-3110-bead-valve-lock-set-of-8","title":"Manley 10 Degree Manley .050mm .3110 Bead Valve Lock (Set of 8)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe groove in a valve stem, 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 too small radius leaves the groove subject to the dangers of a sharp fillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA too large radius 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\u003eAlso, 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":51735299653914,"sku":"MPP13150-8","price":66.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/61q_n6uG7AL.jpg?v=1771805880","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/manley-10-degree-manley-050mm-3110-bead-valve-lock-set-of-8","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}