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1. Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:56:38 -0700 (PDT)
Local machine shop is too backed up to do any work for a while, and I have a simple job to do on a 1275 head. Are there any special tools (other than a spring compressor) required to remove the valv
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00192.html (7,694 bytes)

2. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: chuck <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 14:22:47 -0400
Just a flashlight for finding the collets when they jump off the valve stems and hide under the workbench. Then you gotta ask Frank to send you some replacements. Seriously, I suggest you put the hea
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00194.html (8,611 bytes)

3. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 13:21:05 -0500
Now, if all you need to do is remove....... support the valve from below, put an appropriate socket (9/16) on the spring collar and.............. WHACKIT (using a suitable hammer,of course) Now, if y
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00196.html (8,701 bytes)

4. valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: "cfchrist" <cfchrist@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 14:50:09 -0000
use a tiny pocket screwdriver with a magnet on the end to extract the stubborn ones. and if needed the other end of the screwdriver to manipulate remaining keeper to a convienient aerea for removal (
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00197.html (7,767 bytes)

5. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:38:48 -0700
Once you remove the valve cotter circlip, the cotters are easily removed, though you may need a pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers to grasp them. Once in a while there may be carbon build-up on
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00198.html (8,946 bytes)

6. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Jason Urban <jurban@p3.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 16:01:24 -0400
When using the spring compressor, make sure the top of the spring is aimed away from valuables(including people and cats). As I was removing the springs from the 1098 head, the compressor slipped and
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00205.html (8,485 bytes)

7. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:47:59 EDT
<< Are there any special tools (other than a spring compressor) required to remove the valve keepers (collets)on a 1275 head? >> Nope Ron--That's all I used--just a Spring Compressor. --David
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00207.html (7,699 bytes)

8. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:50:22 -0700 (PDT)
If you have a decent spring compressor you should be all set. I used a fairly cheap one when I replaced the valve springs on my 1275 head a few months back and had no problems. Using a spring compre
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00210.html (8,614 bytes)

9. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: JustBrits@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:35:21 EDT
NOPE ( except neddle nose plier and magnet for when one flies across room 'cause compressor "slipped", Ron !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And in your case, better be a SUPER magnet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00223.html (7,748 bytes)

10. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: JustBrits@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:35:40 EDT
NOPE ( except neddle nose plier and magnet for when one flies across room 'cause compressor "slipped", Ron !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And in your case, better be a SUPER magnet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00224.html (7,747 bytes)

11. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: JustBrits@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:38:09 EDT
<< Then you gotta ask Frank to send you some replacements. >> ROTFLMAO, Chuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!! Ed
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00225.html (7,551 bytes)

12. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 23:35:18 -0500
Ron, et al.: The better way to do it is use a spring compressor. Saves time and pounded fingers. However, I have popped many a valve loose with a socket and a hammer (some still on the car). A cheap
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00239.html (8,422 bytes)


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