So I've been trying to finish up my cylinder head.. cleaned valves, power steam washed most of it since it was still fresh from the machine shop before this latest rebuild. Now its time to reinstall valves, springs, and retainers (HEAD OFF THE CAR). On to the pics...

here's my ebay tool..


process is quite simple




it goes where the shaft for the rockers go.. don't forget to lube the hole


valve waiting..


spring on..


retainer positioned






at this point my wife is getting ready to hold the opposite side of the head so it doesn't tip over. Also have a rag to support valve from underneath so it doesn't drop








slowly let go..




VOILA!

 

Searched ebay up and down....didn't see it listed anywhere. A little help please?

 

Hmm neat but it requires the removal of the rockers and re-install. I think
My 60$ snap on tool is simpler in the long run if you're just swapping springs an retainers. Along with the fact that it catches the keepers when you remove them.

 

Can u post pics of said snap on tool?? What is the part number need to get one from my tool guy thanks

 

Sorry, my bad it's just 30...even better lol and made by lisle http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lisle-36200-M...b1884e&vxp=mtr

have done plenty of valve jobs with it

 

Oh i thought u said it was snap-on nvm

 

 

That's an interesting tool, but how well does it work on the inner valves?

 

here you go people.. the listing has a weird name but anyway..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V-TEC-Honda-valve-spring-compressor-/250926302693?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3a6c5f85e5&vxp=mtr

 

I don't quite understand what you mean... I have supertech valves, dual springs and retainers on mine. Compressing the springs was a breeze. In my case my head was off so I needed somebody to kinda hold it down while compressing.

 

I think he doesn't see that you would just use a long 3.8" extension.