How much air pressure is anyone using in their cylinders when working on their valve train to keep the valves from falling? I don't imaging it is that big of a deal as long as it holds the valves. 50 psi? 120 psi?
Thanks Ron, will do. I see my valve spring compressor isn't going to work on my exhaust valves with the heads on anyway...gonna need a lever type or something similar.
I can't get to my exhaust valve springs to compress them properly with the spring compressor I have now...I have the simple screw down one. I am going to need one of the lever type spring compressors and screw on some kind of stud in a rocker shaft boss or something as the fulcrum. I have half the valve locks I need to hopefully correct the retainer/valve issue I have as of a month ago...and I want to get a set of locks out and compare them to what I received from Andy.
Probably going to need the miller tool.I know you dont want to here this but it will be 100000000000X easier snatching the heads off.All you will need is the longer bolts.About $30-40 BUCKS and a set of head gaskets..
Ya Scott, I was looking at them...which would work best I wonder...there are a few Millers out there. I <*think*> I remember Erik saying he had a slick tool for the exhaust valves a loooong time ago but can't remember the thread (or forum for that matter.) I am right there and have air pressure on my cylinder so if I don't have to yank the head off I won't...all I am doing is swapping valve locks.
Here is the tool that will help ya.It is a little pricey.. http://www.millerspecialtools.spx.com/Detail.aspx?id=764
That would do it Thanks Scott...I hadn't run across that one yet. I actually have a flat bar (roofing bar) I was going to grind a larger slot in the end (nail puller) to fit on the retainer, and it looks like if I put it in place I can screw in a rocker shaft bolt through the inside hole and use it as a lever. Seems almost too simple to work.
Your welcome bud,Take a few and do a search if you decide to buy one.Sometimes you can find the Miller tools a little cheaper from other places. At least you have the part number..Good luck
Our shop air is 120-150. So??? never really thought about what it takes to hold the valve up. I don't think very much. They hard part is getting the retainer to let go of the lock. It helps to put pressure on the retainer, then give it a slight rap with a soft faced dead blow to loosen the retainer from the lock. Most times they will separrate with out any trouble. Just not everytime.
http://www.millerspecialtools.spx.com/pdf/CY09-149_2.pdf Link above if for an order form for a Hemi Miller SPX Tool special ending 9-30-09...you can get the valve spring compressor #9065A for $220.22.
Thanks dude! Saw that Kyle and called them today...3 weeks out. I did get the tools for $274.xx shipped from some other tool warehouse and I'll have it Thursday. I don't really like spending the cash but the potential for breaking a stud boss or dropping a keeper down a hole or whatever is too great, then I would end up spending a lot more...and it would be a b!tch getting to my exhaust for head removal where my car is soooooo, the way was clear Besides all my reasoning bullshit, I am so sick of having my car broke down I could just puke. I am STILL waiting for half of my valve locks, yes I got half for some reason, and my 1.875" exhaust pushrods showed up today. Apparently there is only one man that can supply my locks and he wanted to send Andy half at a time then go MIA. I have asked what locks I am getting to replace my incorrect locks because I will PAY what, $1 a piece, just to get them here from WHEREVERAUTOWAREHOUSE...idc...just so they are coming. Nothing yet. Thanks again Kyle.
No problem..only trying to save a brutha some cash...strange on the locks...keep ya head up though, it'll be over soon.
