[Roadsters] Valve spring removal...head on motor

[David and Varley Tweddle]

Hi

I have been lurking here a while.

It is quite easy to remove Valve spring retainer, Valve spring etc with head
on car.

I had to replace Valve guide seals and did this by the following
Remove rocker coverRotate crank to the start compression stroke (both valves
closed - piston near BDC)Remove spark plug from this cylinder (or all)Feed in
cord or rope abbout 1/4" diameter until cylinder fullRotate crank gently up to
near TDC (you won't get ther due to rope in cylinder)Tap Valve spring retainer
down to jar loose colletsI then used a lever hooked onto side of head to lever
down valve spring. Valve is heldd open by rope.Worked for me!!

I even did this on my Sunbeam Tiger which is very awkward to work on (compared
to my Datsun 2000).

Good luck!

Cheers
David

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