BCBC VS-270 Engine Valve Spring

Engine Valve Spring for Stock Applications

The Melling VS-270 is a standard replacement engine valve spring built for a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It uses corrosion-resistant steel and a dual-spring design to support stock and performance camshaft setups across many classic V8 platforms.

Key Features

• Corrosion-resistant steel construction for dependable service in engine environments
• Dual spring design for controlled valve operation
• Standard replacement grade for stock-style service needs
• Installed height: 1.77 in. / 45.0 mm
• Installed pressure: 89.0
• Open pressure: 233.0
• Coil bind height: 1.26 in. / 32.0 mm
• Spring open height: 1.38 in. / 35.0 mm
• Inside diameter: 1.023 in. / 26.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 1.437 in. / 36.0 mm

Detailed Description

This Melling valve spring is part number VS-270 and is listed for a broad range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury engines from 1962 through 1986. Fitment includes applications such as Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, and Mercury Cougar, with notes calling for use with MTF-1 or MTF-5 camshafts on many listings. The VS-270 is a practical choice when replacing a worn valve spring in stock engine builds that need consistent spring pressure and correct installed dimensions.

Melling’s Stock line covers standard replacement needs with a range of spring designs, wire sizes, and pressure ratings. The VS-270 follows that approach with a dual spring layout and corrosion-resistant steel construction for service in street and light performance engine combinations. This part number, VS-270, is also cross-referenced to Monroe Shocks & Struts part numbers 172286 and 182286 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Weak or fatigued valve spring tension
• Incorrect valve control after camshaft service
• Loss of consistent spring pressure in stock engines
• Spring replacement during top-end engine repair
• Fitment needs for classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify installed height, coil bind clearance, and spring pressure before installation. This part is listed for use with MTF-1 and MTF-5 camshafts on many Ford applications, so confirm camshaft requirements against the engine build before assembly. Match the spring to the cylinder head and valve train specifications for the intended application.

Quality Assurance

Melling supplies valve springs across stock, mid-range, heavy-duty, and race-ready categories, and the VS-270 is built as a standard replacement part for engine service work.