Installing Valve Springs while heads still on engine

[1KWIKSIX]

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for installing #6 Exhaust Valve Spring with the Kirban tool.


Using compressed air and not finding it too bad.
I've got em all done except for #6 Exhaust.



I did manage to get the old spring off, but did struggle with it.


Can't seem to be able to manage the installation of the new keepers & retainer / spring. Lack of working space and the fact that there is no leverage on the tool make this job a b*tch.  Wrench keeps slipping off and rocker arm not staying centred over the valve to make it impossible.


Thanks in advance.


Dave

[good2win22]

I have changed 3 sets of springs with that tool and had no issues.  You may want to try to move the wire loom on the a/c system.  There is an 8mm screw under the harness that you can take out and it will give you a little room as you move the loom up just a bit

[278CIKILLER]

Two people for #6, Brad and I have it done in 3 mins, maybe 5.

[Scoobum]

Two people for #6, Brad and I have it done in 3 mins, maybe 5.

Dan leans over the drivers side and compresses the spring...and I remove the locks from the other side. When you compress the spring to install the locks...drop the bottom one in first...then the top one. I think Dan and I set the world record for the last set we swapped.

[278CIKILLER]

It's funny how Brad and I got trashed on the other board years ago, But here we are still trying to help people out!!

[motorhead]

It's funny how Brad and I got trashed on the other board years ago, But here we are still trying to help people out!!

For fucks sake.  Brad isn't the issue.

[Just a Six?]

It's funny how Brad and I got trashed on the other board years ago, But here we are still trying to help people out!!

For fucks sake.  Brad isn't the issue.

You can lead a horse to water!

[1KWIKSIX]

Thanks Gents!
Much appreciated... ..


Looks like I'll have to wait till the weekend and have one of my boys help me tackle #6 Exhaust.


dave

[278CIKILLER]

That's right David, That's why all you guys in the area still run 13s, with over 10 to 15 grand in your car. you keep giving your money away. Have another beer for me.

[278CIKILLER]

Your the issue.

[tb3]

all of u are fucking awesome!
God bless you all!

[tb3]

nobody knows
nobody sees
nobody knows but me

[motorhead]

Your the issue.

Since we are all about handing out helpful tips to simple problems today:

http://www.wikihow.com/Use-You're-and-Your

[Scoobum]

Thanks Gents!
Much appreciated... ..


Looks like I'll have to wait till the weekend and have one of my boys help me tackle #6 Exhaust.


dave

Dave, I'm off on Sunday. I can drop by in the morning around 9am. Not sure if you still have my cell. If not PM me and I'll forward it to you.

[Just a Six?]

That's right David, That's why all you guys in the area still run 13s, with over 10 to 15 grand in your car. you keep giving your money away. Have another beer for me.

And the beat goes on!