Proper Valve Spring Compressor
#4
I don't know that the valves/springs are set up any differently on a 6 than an 8, there are pretty much 3 choices IIRC > $ lever, $$ screw type, $$$ pliers type.
http://www.kd-tools.com/enginevalve.htm
You will also need a compressor and a hose with fitting to pressurize the cylinder you're working on so the valve doesn't just drop into the cylinder when you remove the spring.
http://www.kd-tools.com/901.htm
The screw type is available at most parts stores, sears, etc. it just gets old twisting the **** enough times to compress the spring, I think I'll invest in the plyer type, one squeeze and it's compressed.
Jon
http://www.kd-tools.com/enginevalve.htm
You will also need a compressor and a hose with fitting to pressurize the cylinder you're working on so the valve doesn't just drop into the cylinder when you remove the spring.
http://www.kd-tools.com/901.htm
The screw type is available at most parts stores, sears, etc. it just gets old twisting the **** enough times to compress the spring, I think I'll invest in the plyer type, one squeeze and it's compressed.
Jon
#6
The rope method involves bringing the cylinder to TDC and then filling the combustion chamber up with rope via the spark plug hole so the valve will not drop. I personally have never tried it, but it sounds painful and if you screw up you have to pull the heads.
#7
I myself would rather trust a mechanical piece of rope rather than a compressor that trips a breaker and watch the valve stem slip away.
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