Valve spring tech
(New page: This article will deal with setting up your valve spring installed height to prevent coil bind and insuring clearance at the valve guide boss/retainer. Only simple hand tools will be requi...) |
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6. A buddy on hand to help. | 6. A buddy on hand to help. | ||
7. Bench grinder or hand-held file. | 7. Bench grinder or hand-held file. | ||
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Using the installed height of the outer spring given with the springs, cut a piece of welding rod or clothes hanger wire to that length. Round both ends of the wire on your grinder or with a hand-held file. Install a valve with retainer and keepers. Use a heavy grease to hold the keepers in place. Pull on the retainer while twisting clockwise and counter-clockwise slightly to seat the assembly, pressing down on the valve face with your other hand to prevent the valve from rotating. Hold the wire with needle-nose pliers and position it between the outer spring pocket and outer step on the retainer. Have a buddy use a feeler gauge to measure the gap between the wire and the retainer. This will tell you the shim thickness you'll need to achieve the correct installed height. Mark a single ring around one end of the wire with a Sharpie to identify the wire later. | Using the installed height of the outer spring given with the springs, cut a piece of welding rod or clothes hanger wire to that length. Round both ends of the wire on your grinder or with a hand-held file. Install a valve with retainer and keepers. Use a heavy grease to hold the keepers in place. Pull on the retainer while twisting clockwise and counter-clockwise slightly to seat the assembly, pressing down on the valve face with your other hand to prevent the valve from rotating. Hold the wire with needle-nose pliers and position it between the outer spring pocket and outer step on the retainer. Have a buddy use a feeler gauge to measure the gap between the wire and the retainer. This will tell you the shim thickness you'll need to achieve the correct installed height. Mark a single ring around one end of the wire with a Sharpie to identify the wire later. | ||
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