BCBC VS-410 Engine Valve Spring - Intake

Overview

Melling VS-410 is a standard replacement dual valve spring for classic Ford and Mercury applications. It is built from corrosion-resistant steel and specified for stock use with the SYB-23 camshaft in many listed applications.

This part number, VS-410, is listed for a wide range of Ford and Mercury engines and is suited to stock rebuilds where spring pressure and installed height need to match the original setup.

Key Features

• Dual spring design for controlled valve operation
• Corrosion-resistant steel construction
• Standard replacement grade for stock applications
• Installed height: 1.82 in. (46.0 mm)
• Installed pressure: 90.0
• Open pressure: 220.0
• Coil bind height: 1.32 in. (34.0 mm)
• Spring open height: 1.38 in. (35.0 mm)
• Inside diameter: 1.052 in. (27.0 mm)
• Outside diameter: 1.452 in. (37.0 mm)

Product Details

VS-410 is part of Melling’s Stock line, which covers standard, mid-range, heavy-duty, and race-ready valve spring applications. The line includes standard and dual spring designs, with and without dampers, as well as beehive configurations. For buyers restoring or maintaining older Ford and Mercury engines, this spring provides a direct replacement option with published pressure and height specifications for setup verification. The part number VS-410 is also cross-referenced to Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 32-909-D, 050-909-7) for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing worn valve springs that no longer hold correct pressure
• Restoring valve control in stock engine builds
• Addressing valve float caused by weak spring tension
• Matching spring specs during camshaft service or rebuild work
• Correcting inconsistent valve train operation in listed Ford and Mercury engines

Installation Notes

Verify installed height, coil bind clearance, and spring pressure before installation. Several listed applications require use with the SYB-23 camshaft, and some fitments exclude police or high-performance engine configurations. Confirm the engine’s valve train specifications against the published dimensions for VS-410 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Melling supplies valve springs across standard, heavy-duty, and race-oriented applications, with published dimensional and pressure data to support accurate selection. VS-410 is a standard replacement spring built to meet the requirements of the listed applications.