valve float.
 

i got an e-cam and 1.7 rockers. when i go above 4500 rpms i have horible valve float. i know i need springs. this may be a stupid question but can i put in sprngs without removing the heads?how hard is it to do?can someone give a a step by step.?

RE: valve float.
 

yeah you can put in springs without removing the heads, you need a spring compressor from your parts store, you compress it and remove the retainer then they pop off

RE: valve float.
 

WARNING!!!!!! make sure the piston is at the top of the
cylinder before removing spring or your valve can fall into
cylinder.

RE: valve float.
 

that's what a compressor is for.....it's a pita

RE: valve float.
 

Yeah bro what they said, we have a spring comprssor at work.

RE: valve float.
 

whats the pain about it?just removing all the crap?do they need to be adjusted or just slapped on?will i need to remove the lower intake? i know these are newb questions but i want to be sure.

RE: valve float.
 

No the lower can stay on, be sure the piston is at the top of its stroke or you will loose the valve.......thats a must! As well their are little keepers in the valves that have a tendency to fall out and down into the engine e sure to cover the area you are working on with a cloth or plug the holes in the heads with something......Another little tip is remove the rockers then get a socket the fits over the valve keepers, put it overtop and give it a wack with a hammer.... it breaks the keepers loose and makes it easier to fall out. I had to do this to all my valves to get the keepers out. Takes some time to figure a strategy out but once you have it it takes no time at all.

RE: valve float.
 

get a freind to help ya out to..

RE: valve float.
 

i have float at 5400.[:'(]

RE: valve float.
 

you won't with the TW's;)