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Old 10-28-2014, 12:21 PM   #73
Andy
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Default Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

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Originally Posted by Macdozer View Post
I was hoping to reuse these valves if I can.

The only way I have been able to get the keepers to drop out is to lift the valve up with the bar "pickle fork tool" and place a piece of wood on top of the valve and hit it down with a hammer. Hoping this method is ok.
I would use a conventional spring compressor. The big C shaped thing that has a snap over lever on top. I just hook it under the spring retainer and apply some pressure. The other end is pushing down on the valve. It usually requires a small hammer jolt to make the retainer seperate and release the keepers. I have not done a set with the cones at the bottom. They may also need shock to release.
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