Removing valve springs

[Paul G]

Is there a tool to make it easy with the head still mounted to the block?

[mikepmcs]

quick answer yes, but you need to hold the valve(s) up with air if possible.  here's a link with pictures although your local auto store should have one in the tools section.

if no compressor, you can stuff the cylinder with rope to hold up the valve.


http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html


v/r
Mike

[firefighter3931]

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ben2pivaspto.html


Ron

[mikepmcs]

Ron
that one looks different.  Do you still have to support the valve or does this tool somehow incorporate this??

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Mike

[firefighter3931]

Ron
that one looks different.  Do you still have to support the valve or does this tool somehow incorporate this??

v/r
Mike

Mike, the valve still needs to be supported with compressed air using this tool. Basicly, it mounts to the rocker shaft stands, using them as a pivot point to compress the valvesprings.....just bolt it on and pull on the lever to compress....very simple to do. This is a very sturdy tool and will work with just about anything.....including 700 lb solid roller cam springs.


Ron

[Paul G]

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/ben2pivaspto.html


Ron

That tool look like it works very well but it costs $60.00. I am looking to do this only one time. Have you ever used a cheapy like this http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html the first one, KD912? Its cheap enough but if it is a pain to use even for a one time deal it's not worth it.

[firefighter3931]

Paul, the kd-912 is designed for use with a stud rocker system (chevy) and mopar uses a shaft rocker arm assembly. It won't work, unfortunately.

If you had a spare rocker arm and shaft you could make one with a little cutting and welding. 



Ron

[Challenger340]

Ditto what Firefighter said.
We just used to hacksaw a rocker arm many moons ago, and weld a rod to it for a lever, then mount on a dummy shaft and air the cylinder up.

get ready though, and bring lotsa hacksaw blades, 'cause them rockers are HARD stuff !

[mikepmcs]

just ordered the mancini one.  the jegs one i put up was the wrong one and was for studs only.  I'll pay more attention next time.

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Mike

[69fourspd]

Paul G,
The valve spring removal tool from Mancini worked out great.  I just did this to a set of valves with no problem.  I used compressed air, and this held the valves nicely. 

[Chryco Psycho]

The KD 3087 tool is the one I use all the timne with a spare rocker shaft