Conquest split collets

[Phillmore]

I'm finally getting my valves back in the head and noticed that however carefully I place the collets on the valve stem (ensuring the gaps are equal) as soon as I release the pressure on the spring to hold everything in place the collets end up touching on one side and there is a big gap on the other side. So my question is does it matter or should I keep fiddling until I have a gap on both sides? I'm assuming that the gaps allow for expansion when hot so will they sort themselves out or cause a problem? All parts are well lubricated on assembly.

[Marcel Renshaw]

I can't see it being a problem. I would be concerned if they touched at both ends which would suggest them being the wrong ones.

[Phillmore]

Thanks Marcel, my only concern is that if they are touching at all they won't be able to expand under valve spring pressure? I will slacken them all off again and try to get an equitable gap.

[Stan Thomas]

Your looking for an answer to a problem that does not exist.

Trust me - I've been building engines for 55 years.

[Phillmore]

So they will sort themselves out when they expand due to heat despite being held in tight by the spring? If so I will leave them.