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Cylinder Head Valve Removal

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fredeuce
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Cylinder Head Valve Removal

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I am in the process of upgrading my engine for a new camshaft. The heads need to be dismantled to short the valve guides to allow travel for increased valve lift. My old valve spring compressor I have had for 30 years isn't going to do the job without a new jaw arrangement fitted to it.

What are others using to perform this task?

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daimlersteve
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Re: Cylinder Head Valve Removal

Post by daimlersteve »

wack the keeper with a socket the break the fit.

Turn the spring remover around to come from the other side of the head. It will work then.When i used that type of compressor i also used a 3/4 socket on the valve head to lift the whole unit.
I've moved on to more professional tools since.

steve

Ian Slade
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Re: Cylinder Head Valve Removal

Post by Ian Slade »

It can be done with a ring spanner and a piece of rope round the exhaust stubs with a small chunk of wood in the head, both removing and refitting :shock: :x
Owner since the 70's, Genghis is slightly to my left.

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