Valve springs

[ecc_33]

my hamiltons i will be using are 120#'s

 

[cafryer]

I have the GM on car one for the duramax that comes in the engine service tool kit. I also used a KD one that has two arms and a t-handle on top.

I will say that it is definately a job with the heads still on. Doubt I will ever do another set that way.

My head gaskets are only 2000 miles old is it worth buying new ones to pull the heads.

 

[cafryer]

Do you have to pressurize the cylinder to hold the valves closed?

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

yes

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Do you have to pressurize the cylinder to hold the valves closed?

I didn't. I just got the cylinder I was working on to TDC.

 

[jmaz268]

I should have done mine when i had the heads off.

 

[blk smoke lb7]

I should have done mine when i had the heads off.

Among other things I told you to throw my fresh heads on

 

[jmaz268]

Among other things I told you to throw my fresh heads on

LOL if you would have let me.....I would have.

 

[cafryer]

I didn't. I just got the cylinder I was working on to TDC.

Cool thats what i was hoping to hear thanks Travis.

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Cool thats what i was hoping to hear thanks Travis.

Get one of these and it will work great.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00901533000P?isABTestAvl=true

You will need to pull the injectors so make sure you have an install kit. And a word to the wise get some rags or tape on block off every hole in the head and take a cloth sheet and attach it to the head and the innner fender and make a wall so that nothing can fall through. Those valve keepers are tiny and when they are oily they can get away from you easily. make sure they cant fall down into the oil pan or into the chassis cause they will be gone forever!!!!!!!!!! Get a good pencil sized magnet too.

 

[cafryer]

Get one of these and it will work great.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00901533000P?isABTestAvl=true

You will need to pull the injectors so make sure you have an install kit. And a word to the wise get some rags or tape on block off every hole in the head and take a cloth sheet and attach it to the head and the innner fender and make a wall so that nothing can fall through. Those valve keepers are tiny and when they are oily they can get away from you easily. make sure they cant fall down into the oil pan or into the chassis cause they will be gone forever!!!!!!!!!! Get a good pencil sized magnet too.

Why do i need to pull the injectors?

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Why do i need to pull the injectors?

You dont have too but it will give you alot more room to work around the valve springs with the compressor.

 

[cafryer]

Cool thanks for all the info.