Im installing Blox dual valve springs and retainers on my b16 head, also ferrea valves. When I compress the spring with my tool, the valve looks to be sliding against the side of the retainer which makes it almost impossible to squeeze the keepers in there, because one falls into the apppropriate hole, then the other one has no where to go becasue the valve is up against the retainer and there is no room for it so it just falls out, any suggestions? Everything is brand new

 

youre not doing it right. you need to figure out how to keep the valves up when installing the keepers

you also need to center the spring on the valve. or learn how to slide the retainer around to drop the other keeper in. let me guess you are trying to DROP the keepers in , that is not the right way. buy the Omniman DVD an learn the correct way to install keepers, its a very simple process if you follow his or the factory service manual instructions

did you LAP the valves before you installed them? if not, you will have blow by and possible compression issues from the valves not sealing.

good luck

 

You don't need to buy any video to install your springs. All you need is this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog. This tool is the easiest way to install and remove the spring lockers. To install place a rag under the head in the combustion camber to hold the valves up. Then install the locks in the retainer and place it on the spring. Now with the tool (follow the direction on the package) you just push down on the retainer and your done. I remove and install spring with out even removing the head.

 

i have tried many methods and with that tools is by far the easiest way to install the valve springs. You still have to push down really hard to get it on right.

 

there is a tool very similar to that which has an instruction video. I forgot all about it. I saw it about 2 years ago. It was the baddest thing I've ever seen. If you dont want to buy the tool or dont have time, then you have to do what WickedEG said and put a rag under the valve. Place the locks in the retainer before you compress the valve spring. You'll have to press down on the locks with your finger as you compress the valve spring and retainer. It takes a couple of tries to get it on there, but you'll get it.

 

if you use the tool right it's really easy.