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02440exkid
08-11-2006, 05:01 PM
I just got my motor back from the shop where they put a new hotrods crank in it and they ordered a gasket set for the hole motor and it came with new valve seals could I put them in my self or do I need a special tool?

thanx
GPracer2500
08-11-2006, 05:19 PM
You need a valve spring compressor. There are ways to get the valves out without one but you need the tool to get them back in.
02440exkid
08-11-2006, 05:22 PM
allright thanx wher could i get 1 of thes tools
GPracer2500
08-11-2006, 05:54 PM
Ebay, autoparts store....anywhere that sells tools.

In my experience, I've had better luck with this type:
http://www.monkeybike.co.uk/acatalog/1796-valve_spring_compressor_set_med.jpg

Versus this type:
http://www.usatoolwarehouse.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000003/otc-4573.gif
02440exkid
08-11-2006, 06:07 PM
thanx
bubba's400ex
08-11-2006, 06:44 PM
do you happen to know what they call each of those types because i'm going to need one and the people at my local parts house are idiots.
thanks
GPracer2500
08-11-2006, 06:47 PM
If they have specific names I'm not sure what they are.
bubba's400ex
08-11-2006, 06:50 PM
o.k
then i will just have to bring a pic
thanks
okbeast
08-11-2006, 08:34 PM
That top one just looks like a C-clamp, I wonder if one of those would work instead?
GPracer2500
08-11-2006, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by okbeast
That top one just looks like a C-clamp, I wonder if one of those would work instead?

Not really. The end that pushes on the valve retainer is sort of hollow-like so you can access the retainer's keepers. You have to push down on the outside edges of the valve reatiner while still allowing access to the center of the retainer.
GPracer2500
08-11-2006, 09:03 PM
Here's another style. Notice the close up of the one side--it's "hollow" so you can get to the center of the valve retainer while pushing around the edges.

http://www.fine-tools.co.uk/fine-tools-images/ns-yf6235.jpg
okbeast
08-12-2006, 11:12 AM
Gotcha!
underpowered
08-12-2006, 12:32 PM
Originally posted by GPracer2500
Here's another style. Notice the close up of the one side--it's "hollow" so you can get to the center of the valve retainer while pushing around the edges.

http://www.fine-tools.co.uk/fine-tools-images/ns-yf6235.jpg

best type there is. much easier to use witht the leverage style clamp than a pure c-clamp style.