Valve springs head on

[one2nine]

Anyone done them yet? Really don't feel like pulling the heads this go around, but if I have to I will. Any input would be great. I know people have done them on the 7.3's but haven't really seen much on the 6.0/6.4.

 

[blk350on20s]

Not on a diesel but on cars. You can try shop air through a gp hole. Bout your only option

 

[one2nine]

I thought about this and was wondering if anyone offered a special tool

 

[blk350on20s]

Id check with rcd or elite. I bet they have something. **** ive got spare glow plugs if ya want one or ill try and find the thread size. Wouldnt be to hard

 

[Tree Trimmer]

if you have a compression tester for a diesel, and the fitting that goes through the glow plug holes, you have everything you need already.

 

[one2nine]

if you have a compression tester for a diesel, and the fitting that goes through the glow plug holes, you have everything you need already.[/QUOTE

Hmm guess i didnt think of that

 

[BFT]

I know nathannial from elite has done them. I think he had to make a tool to get to the rear, but this is with the cab on.
Other then that you can do it when piston is TDC so the valve doesn't fall in

 

[Smokyred]

On my 7.3 I put the piston at TDC, the valve will only drop down a little. You'll just need to find a small spring compressor that will fit down in there.

Dave

 

[golfer]

I thought about this and was wondering if anyone offered a special tool

http://www.swampsdiesel.com/prestashop/en/va/1072-valvespring-tool.html

 

[White_monster]

that looks good. I need to get myself that tool.

 

[one2nine]

http://www.swampsdiesel.com/prestashop/en/va/1072-valvespring-tool.html

I thought I remembered hearing someone offered one. I may pick that up and see how it works.

 

[NathannialD]

It's not too bad I've done a few sets with the cab down heads still intact. Takes time but less than pulling the heads

 

[one2nine]

The cab will be pulled but just trying to avoid pulling the heads if I dont have to. Sounds like I might give the swamps tool a shot.

 

[B585Ford]

The cab will be pulled but just trying to avoid pulling the heads if I dont have to. Sounds like I might give the swamps tool a shot.

I thought you were doing studs?

 

[one2nine]

I am but honestly I'd rather stud gaskets with a good bite and some miles on them over fresh.

 

[B585Ford]

I am but honestly I'd rather stud gaskets with a good bite and some miles on them over fresh.

Makes sense.....Now I really wish I would have done the valvetrain while I was in there so I considering a valvetrain upgrade heads on.