FMBP 475114 Engine Valve Spring Retainer
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FMBP 475114 Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Brand FMBP 475114
Material Steel
Inside Diameter 0.669
Inside Diameter 17.00
Thickness 0.511
Thickness 13.00
Outside Diameter 1.496
Outside Diameter 38.00
Grade Type Performance
Product line Performance
Fits American Motors, Ford, and Mercury · 102 vehicles

OE-level fit. Engineered to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed applications.

Steel construction. Built from quality steel for valvetrain service and performance use.

Made in USA. Manufactured domestically for the specified engine applications.

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Performance valve spring retainer

The Melling 475114 is a steel engine valve spring retainer built for applications using 7-degree valve locks. It is made in the USA and engineered to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the specified applications.

Key features

  • Steel construction for valve spring system durability
  • Designed for 7-degree valve lock applications
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM requirements
  • Performance-grade component for valvetrain service and rebuilds
  • Made in the USA

Application details

This valve spring retainer is used in performance and service engine builds where correct valvetrain geometry is required. Compatible With American Motors Matador, Ambassador, Hornet, Javelin, AMX, and Rebel; Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom 500, Galaxie 500, Gran Torino, LTD, Ranch Wagon, Ranchero, Torino, Mustang, Custom, Fairlane, and Falcon; and Mercury Colony Park, Cougar, Marquis, Montego, Monterey, and Cyclone applications listed for 1970-1977. The Melling 475114 is a direct-fit engine hardware component for engines specified with 7-degree valve locks.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What it is used for

  • Replacing a worn or damaged valve spring retainer
  • Restoring proper valve spring geometry during engine service
  • Supporting valvetrain assembly in performance rebuilds
  • Addressing fitment for engines using 7-degree valve locks

Installation notes and tips

Verify valve lock angle and application details before installation. Inspect related valvetrain components during service and replace any worn parts as needed. Follow the engine builder’s procedures for correct retainer and valve lock setup.

Quality assurance

Melling manufactures this retainer with quality materials and to OEM-level requirements for the listed applications. Made in the USA.

This part fits 102 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelNotes
1977American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1976American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1975American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974American MotorsAmbassadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974American MotorsHornetManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974American MotorsJavelinManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordCountry SedanManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordCountry SquireManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordCustom 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordGalaxie 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordGran TorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordLTDManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordRanch WagonManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordRancheroManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974FordTorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974MercuryColony ParkManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974MercuryCougarManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974MercuryMarquisManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974MercuryMontegoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1974MercuryMontereyManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973American MotorsAmbassadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973American MotorsHornetManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973American MotorsJavelinManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordCountry SedanManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordCountry SquireManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordCustom 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordGalaxie 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordGran TorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordLTDManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordMustangManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordRanch WagonManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordRancheroManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973FordTorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973MercuryColony ParkManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973MercuryCougarManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973MercuryMarquisManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973MercuryMontegoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1973MercuryMontereyManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972American MotorsAmbassadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972American MotorsHornetManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972American MotorsJavelinManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordCountry SedanManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordCountry SquireManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordCustomManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordCustom 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordGalaxie 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordGran TorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordLTDManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordMustangManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordRanch WagonManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordRancheroManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972FordTorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972MercuryColony ParkManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972MercuryCougarManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972MercuryMarquisManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972MercuryMontegoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1972MercuryMontereyManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971American MotorsAmbassadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971American MotorsHornetManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971American MotorsJavelinManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971American MotorsMatadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordCountry SedanManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordCountry SquireManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordCustomManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordCustom 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordGalaxie 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordLTDManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordMustangManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordRanch WagonManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordRancheroManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971FordTorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryColony ParkManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryCougarManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryCycloneManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryMarquisManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryMontegoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1971MercuryMontereyManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970American MotorsAmbassadorManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970American MotorsAMXManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970American MotorsJavelinManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970American MotorsRebelManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordCountry SedanManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordCountry SquireManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordCustomManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordCustom 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordFairlaneManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordFalconManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordGalaxie 500Manufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordLTDManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordMustangManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordRanch WagonManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordRancheroManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970FordTorinoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryColony ParkManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryCougarManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryCycloneManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryMarquisManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryMontegoManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance
1970MercuryMontereyManufactured For 7 Degree Valve Locks; Performance