Cant Get Valve retainers/clips When I Compress the Valve Spring
09-19-2012, 08:30 PM
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Cant Get Valve retainers/clips When I Compress the Valve Spring
I just got my 302 casting heads and i cant seem to get the springs off, I compress the spring and the valve just goes down with it. I tried putting carb cleaner on it and tapping the valves with a rubber mallet and nothing seems to work. Am i doing something wrong? Also can i silica sandblast all the parts (valves rockers springs and head itself) without damaging them? or how should i clean them? Thanks
09-20-2012, 08:23 AM
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You need a valve spring compressor tool that holds the valve closed while you compress the springs. You can buy one at Sears or any online tool dealer or parts supplier.
09-20-2012, 08:47 AM
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This is a common problem. The locks are wedged in the retainers is all. Pack some rags under the valves and lay the head on a wood bench. Take a piece of tube or socket and extension which will fit on the retainer and give them a sharp but not heavy blow with a hammer.
If the heads are rusted from exposure, you might first try leaving for a few days, and apply a little penetrating oil every day.
If the heads are rusted from exposure, you might first try leaving for a few days, and apply a little penetrating oil every day.
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09-25-2012, 12:15 PM
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This is a common problem. The locks are wedged in the retainers is all. Pack some rags under the valves and lay the head on a wood bench. Take a piece of tube or socket and extension which will fit on the retainer and give them a sharp but not heavy blow with a hammer.
If the heads are rusted from exposure, you might first try leaving for a few days, and apply a little penetrating oil every day.
If the heads are rusted from exposure, you might first try leaving for a few days, and apply a little penetrating oil every day.
10-17-2015, 10:07 AM
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I just got my 302 casting heads and i cant seem to get the springs off, I compress the spring and the valve just goes down with it. I tried putting carb cleaner on it and tapping the valves with a rubber mallet and nothing seems to work. Am i doing something wrong? Also can i silica sandblast all the parts (valves rockers springs and head itself) without damaging them? or how should i clean them? Thanks
I recommend you find a shop that knows how to really clean parts. It's worth the money. No blasting.
10-17-2015, 10:32 AM
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