So i bought a head the other night and today i was goin to compress the valve springs to take everything apart i found it really difficult to get my valve spring compressor ontop of some of the retainers beacause the shape of the head; is there a good method to do this?

 

easiest way to pop off the keepers is to tap the top of the retainer with a socket and mallet. only some spring compressor tools will work to reinstall, which one are you using?

 

craftsman the c clamp type

 

I used a craftsman conventional one but it was a pain in the A@@

 

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yeah i've played with those before, its not really designed to use on our heads. you might need to invest in a snap-on/matco tool for the dohc heads. i have the snap-on one with a lever on it, there is also another tool that i've seen work pretty well offered by either company as well.

 

ah i knew there was a better design. well i guess thats what i get for buying a cheap tool... a cheap tool. ill look in to that thanks

 

heres the tool im currently in love with.

https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1