Anyone, have a good technique on compressing new valve spring and holding it while putting pin in valve. Able to old one off no problem.
Thanks, Tim.
a valve spring compressor for flathead engines, compresses new valve springs just fine. pretty sure you can get them through macs or one of the T suppliers
Just about any auto supply store should have a cheapy, C clamp looking, thingy with a tightening lever and screw adjuster.
I know Carquest and NAPA do and I'm sure the others do too........most likely a KD product. I used it a lot and they still use it at the shop.......
Like that: http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-50602-Valve-Spring-Compressor/dp/B002GQEZH0/ref=pd _sbs_auto_11
Do you have the cylinder head off? Or is it still on?
If the head is still on you need the type of spring compressor that is sorta like a pair of pliers with a latching arrangement.
If you have a T, these tools are found at every swap meet for a couple of bucks.
Very useful for valve grinding tasks
Dan, Why can I see the cam? Scott
Scott,
It is a cut away engine as in:
http://www.mtfca.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=80257&post=193988
Jim
I've used a standard overhead valve spring compressor similar to this one, http://www.amazon.com/JEGS-Performance-Products-W89409-Compressor/dp/B007VR7V1G and it works beautifully! The only problem is that the spring pressure is so light (even with new valve springs) that the tool can sometimes be difficult to use!
Thank you everyone,
I think I need to buy, borrow or rent a C-style compressor.
Tim,
Don't make it harder than it is! Often I'll grab my el-cheapo set of "hose removal" pliers. I hold the pin with a set of crooked needle nose pliers and compress the spring long enough to insert the pin. IMHO the "C" type is the worst. By the time you get it in place without hitting the valve head, you could have done 4 of them with the pliers types. The type Dan showed above is my 1st choice.
Heres some of my valve spring compressor "collection"------some work better then others......Paul