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Dec 4, 2015 | 11:15 AM

Steel Wheels

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Valve spring removal

I've done plenty of broken spring replacements in auto engines by simply airing up the cylinder and using the spring compressor. Is there a way for this to be done on a TC?

Even with special tools I would think clearance issues would be insurmountable, but if anyone's done it I'd love to hear from them

Thanks guys

Dec 4, 2015 | 12:06 PM

djl

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I have not done it but what have you got to lose by trying? Plenty claim to have done it this way and if you have experience doing it, worth a try. Two photos are attached; one is the caveman approach and the other is the Goodson tool.

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Dec 4, 2015 | 12:14 PM

Uncle Larry

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If I remember correctly the Goodson tool is quite expensive

Dec 4, 2015 | 12:32 PM

djl

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If I remember correctly the Goodson tool is quite expensive

Yup, about $160. It's the old time vs money trade off and a subjective call made by the guy with the problem.

Dec 5, 2015 | 06:34 AM

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just pull the head

Dec 5, 2015 | 08:11 AM

Steel Wheels

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Thanks for the heads up on that Goodson tool! Gonna check with the guys at my dealership and see if any of them have it. If so I'm sure I could borrow it for a Sunday.

Don't want to yank the heads right now if it's not necessary. Planning on doing that at 80-100K for a going over, but right now I'm not dealing with any leaks and don't want to tempt fate : )

Also, that poor mans option is something I'm considering (with minor improvements) if the tool deal falls through. I'm going to be installing some S&S Beehives for some 585s, so I'm not even sure if special adapters will be needed...

Thanks gang! Any input is appreciated.

Dec 6, 2015 | 06:30 AM

98hotrodfatboy

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If shop air is an issue, you can stuff clothes line (1/4. or 5/16") into the cylinder and turn the motor over by hand to tdc and it will hold the valves in position... Works very well without damaging anything....