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| K321 valve question; spring compresser keeps breaking | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 14 2009, 11:15 AM (55 Views) | |
| MikeC | Mar 14 2009, 11:15 AM Post #1 |
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Quick question about removing valves in K321. Pulled the valves in one engine(321) and had a heck of a time with compressing springs. Have broken (bent) the arms on the end of two Lisle spring compressors. After the first one bent, I thought that perhaps I had hooked something I shouldn't have, so was extra careful with second one. Went as far as going to Sears and getting one with some meat on the bones but couldn't fit it in. Took a big C-clamp, tacked the arm to it and was finally able to get valves out. Now I know it isn't that hard to do but can't figure out what was wrong. Have another 321 I have to do so I would like to know if there is a consensus about a particular type of valve spring compressor to use or maybe as they use to say in the service "That's beyond my pay grade," and I shouldn't be messing around with it (NOT). Any suggestions, and bye the way for someone with big fingers, it sure is a PIA trying to get those keepers in place. Uses dab of grease, hemostats, magnetic pickup and needle nose pliers. Some how I finally got them in but sure wasn't my favorite thing to do. MikeC |
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| Merk | Mar 14 2009, 12:09 PM Post #2 |
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I use one that looks like the center one on Brian M. website: http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/valvecam.htm When I reassemble the valve assembly I put a dab of grease on the lock. I use a pencil tip magnet to install the keepers. |
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| MikeC | Mar 14 2009, 12:36 PM Post #3 |
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Merk, That looks just like the Lisle ones that I had. They also had the dual arms. Maybe they got banged around on the workbench too much. Guess I'll have to get one from Brian. Thanks, MikeC |
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