valve spring removal
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Drifting
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valve spring removal
I'm pretty sure there is a tool to remove valve springs...or can it be done by hand? Never done that myself before, but it'd save me tons of time if I did...can someone tell me how?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Austin TX
Re: valve spring removal (Lohkay)
Are you talking about for when the head is still on the engine?
The simplest tool is a bar that fits over a rocker stud (and pivots
on the stud). A short forked end sits out over the retainer giving
access to the locks, and a longer end (going "up" from the rocker
stud) gives you a lever to pull on to compress the spring enough
to get the valve locks out.
This is useful for changing the valve seals or springs while the head is on the
engine (in the car). You need some sort of method to keep the valves
from falling down into the cylinders. I use an adaptor that screws into
the spark plug hole and connect an air hose to it to use air pressure
in the cylinder to keep the valves seated while removing and installing
the springs and while the springs are off.
Most auto parts stores should have this type of spring removal tool.
I also have a relatively inexpensive c-clamp style spring compressor
(manually operated) for removing springs when the head is off the
engine and on the bench.
look at http://www.tooldiscounter.com
Dan
The simplest tool is a bar that fits over a rocker stud (and pivots
on the stud). A short forked end sits out over the retainer giving
access to the locks, and a longer end (going "up" from the rocker
stud) gives you a lever to pull on to compress the spring enough
to get the valve locks out.
This is useful for changing the valve seals or springs while the head is on the
engine (in the car). You need some sort of method to keep the valves
from falling down into the cylinders. I use an adaptor that screws into
the spark plug hole and connect an air hose to it to use air pressure
in the cylinder to keep the valves seated while removing and installing
the springs and while the springs are off.
Most auto parts stores should have this type of spring removal tool.
I also have a relatively inexpensive c-clamp style spring compressor
(manually operated) for removing springs when the head is off the
engine and on the bench.
look at http://www.tooldiscounter.com
Dan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Tracy California
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: valve spring removal (danno85)
Here's another tip,
I used some small rope that I stuffed in through the spark pulg hole then rotated the engine by hand untill it Jammed the valves up tight. Then I used a small spring clamp that's designed to compress them from the top.
This technique is a bit slow, but it works very well if the heads are still on and you don't have a air compressor.
KM
I used some small rope that I stuffed in through the spark pulg hole then rotated the engine by hand untill it Jammed the valves up tight. Then I used a small spring clamp that's designed to compress them from the top.
This technique is a bit slow, but it works very well if the heads are still on and you don't have a air compressor.
KM
Melting Slicks
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From: Beltsville Maryland
Re: valve spring removal (Lohkay)
For what you want to accomplish the "L" shaped tool is the way to go.Keep in mind that some of these tool have different angles.I would reccomend one that is closer to a 90 degress.Better for working in tight spots.
IMO,the hand held spring compressor with the clamp adjustment **** on the top is a PITA.
Good luck.
Phil
IMO,the hand held spring compressor with the clamp adjustment **** on the top is a PITA.
Good luck.
Phil
