WTB: Flathead Valve Tools (working on a '48 59AB Engine)

[hemifalcon]

Okay..SO--I'm after a couple tools to make this job a little more easy.. I've got a select few already--but I think there are a couple others that will really make this job go more smoothly..

Here's what I have already
K-D NO. 700
SUNNEN Flathead Spring tool similar to K-D (not as good in my mind..)
Lancaster Lifter manual valve spring pliers
K-D NO. 887 Valve spring compressor

What I'd like to get is one of the pry bars and the valve guide tools K-D 920 (917+918). If anyone has these for sale, or trade, or would even be willing to borrow--please let me know. I plan on trying to re-use as much of these hard parts from my valve train as possible. From what I know this engine may have never been rebuilt--so the valve guides are expected to be pretty stuck. I got a couple of the spring keepers off, but they were a test already..

I've done plenty of reading, and studying--I just want to get this apart without damaging anything--and without using the fire axe if at all possible.

Thanks in advance.
-John

[189j40]

yes you'll need a bar. plus they made a heavy C looking tool. it is a nice tool!!!!!!!!!!! has a cup that goes over the top of the valve and valve seat. the other end goes on the bottom of the valve guides or that's the best I remember. if you can find one it will coast between 80 and a 100 bucks. or you can wait until I die. my wife will sell you mine for 5 bucks. good luck!!!!

[hemifalcon]

189j40..
I think you're talking about the K-D 920 which basically looks like a c-clamp.. You can circumvent your wife's short sale of your stuff and sell it to me!! I'll give ya $10! (and i'll pay you shipping & handling costs..)

[189j40]

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I would try an add in hemmings .if you want seen me your ph. number. my e. mail [email protected]. thanks don