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There are two ways... By Dan Davis - 10/04/2002 7:00:00 PM; IP 65.56.185.14 ...first is to use an adaptor to pump air into the cylinder via the spark plug hole. These can be bought or made from an old spark plug (gutted) with an air hose fitting welded to it. The second involves a length of clothes line (1/4" or so). Stuff this into the cylinder and rotate the engine (by hand!) until it is wedged against the valves. Works great, won't hurt anything, don't cost anything! With either method, use a rubber mallet and give the retainer a couple of good wacks to loosen the locks from the retainer. Then use a on-head spring compressor (looks like an L-shaped piece of stamped metal) over the stud to remove the retainers/locks. Cheers, Dan

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Skip Navigation Links.  shrinking valve springs -- ron, 10/04/2002 There are two ways... -- Dan Davis, 10/04/2002  More info on method two... -- Dan Davis, 10/04/2002  RE: More info on method two... -- ron, 10/04/2002  Tool can be had from Snap-On or similar [n/m] -- Dan Davis, 10/04/2002

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