[Spridgets] asking for smoking Engne advice

[Glen Byrns]

Another way is, as as already said, is the rope trick.  Get a few feet of 
fine soft nylon rope smaller in diameter than the plug hole.  Feed it in 
(not all the way, DOH!) and hand turn the engine to push the rope pile up 
against the valves.  Total misuse of a crescent wrench will compress the 
springs enough to get the keepers out and offer a great chance for a home 
lobotomy if the wrench slips.
( I guess you could use a proper tool if you have one)

Glen round-dent-in-forehead Byrns


> I am told you don't even have to do the plug thing.  A friend of mine
> uses rags that he shoves down the spark plug hole when the piston is
> half way down, then he turns the motor over to TDC causing the rags to
> compress and hold the valve in place.  BE CAREFUL with that one so that
> you are in the proper orientation and don't bend open valves.
>
> Might be worth checking out before pulling the head.
>
>    mike