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Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
I wanna change the valve springs on my AFR 185's. How do I do this with the heads bolted to the block?
 
Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
You need an air compressor with a fitting that will screw into the spark plug hole, and a valve spring compressor tool. Pump 100psi into the cylinder then use the spring compressor to remove the valve locks.
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Jeff, u know where I can get one of those spring compressor tools?
 
Posted by shade- (Member # 298) on :
 
Kragan's has a crappy $15 valvespring compressor tool that works fine
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Cool, thanx Jeff, Shade [patriot]
 
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
Springs are swapped! Thanx Chris (xcessive50)... I picked up the tool from Sears for like-$15. We only pumped 25 psi into em & it worked great! Thanx 4 d tips yall! [patriot]

[ February 10, 2004, 10:27 PM: Message edited by: Rhombeus50 ]
 




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