[6pack] Cylinder head removal

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Rick!

my dad taught me that trick in about 1956....the first time i showed this MY son, he was not impressed. but it works very well.

i wanted to share that little mechanic's trick, but was in fear of the flame.  thanks  :-)

it beats the heck out of the flat rate manual.

joe alexander...somewhere in michigan, heading back to iowa 

>The quickest way to remove the valve springs is with a deep socket and a
>hammer. Cut a small block of wood that will fit into the combustion chamber
>that is slightly less than the depth of the chamber. Paint stir sticks work
>pretty well. Place the block of wood on the bench and set the head over it
>so the block is hidden inside the chamber. Choose a socket that is nearly
>the diameter of the valve spring washer. Place the open side of the socket
>against the washer and give it a whack. The spring will compress and the
>retainers will likely fall out freeing the valve. Sometimes it takes a
>second whack but you ought to able to completely disassemble the head in
>less than five minutes. Faster once you get the hang of it. You will need a
>compressor to reinstall the valves.
>
>Rick Patton
>rick at pattonmachine.com
>http://pattonmachine.com
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 6pack-bounces+patton=suscom-maine.net at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:6pack-bounces+patton=suscom-maine.net at autox.team.net]On Behalf
>> Of David A. Schenck
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>
>> My next step is pull one of the intake valves and check it.  What is the
>> easiest way to remove the valve springs.  Bentley and Haynes say to use a
>> valve spring compressor.  Where do I get one of these?  Any tips or tricks
>> to be aware of?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave
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