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How to disassemble head
Posted: May 13th, 2013, 3:21 pm
by Desertjr
Got my new core here and was curious how to I remove the valve springs, valves ect?
Re: How to disassemble head
Posted: May 13th, 2013, 3:39 pm
by 00XJ49
There's a tool called a valve spring compressor that... Well you can probably figure out what it does.
If you're not worried about damaging anything, you can use a socket and a mini sledge. Put the socket on top of the retainer, and give it a good pop with the sledge - the locks should pop out (repeat until they do, should only take a couple whacks). Again, this method is not designed with any salvage in mind... If you're planning on keeping your springs and/or valves, get the compressor (should be able to rent one from Advance/O'Reilly/etc.).
Re: How to disassemble head
Posted: May 14th, 2013, 8:37 pm
by Desertjr
00XJ49 wrote:There's a tool called a valve spring compressor that... Well you can probably figure out what it does.
If you're not worried about damaging anything, you can use a socket and a mini sledge. Put the socket on top of the retainer, and give it a good pop with the sledge - the locks should pop out (repeat until they do, should only take a couple whacks). Again, this method is not designed with any salvage in mind... If you're planning on keeping your springs and/or valves, get the compressor (should be able to rent one from Advance/O'Reilly/etc.).
Ya wanna keep the stuff for my engine builder. Get him some spares and what not. 40 to have a shop disassemble, hot tank, mag & hot tank again
