Quote Originally Posted by Steel Warrior View Post
OK, how did you compress the spring? That is if I can find one by tomorrow.
If you have access to shop air, pressurize the cylinder using a spark plug hole adapter for the air line (NAPA). This will hold the valve in place on its seat while you remove the spring with a tool such as this....
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?CatCode=27035

Or this....
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

Or this, for shaft mounted rockers....
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

If you don't have shop air, toddle down to the local hardware of Walmart and pick up a bundle of clothesline rope. Bring the piston around to top dead center on the firing stroke (both valves closed), then back it up a little to bring the piston down in the bore and inch or so (go easy here or you'll loosen the bolt). Feed the rope into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and fill the cavity. Turn the crank clockwise to jam the rope up into the chamber and hold the valve on its seat. Have your buddy lean on the socket handle when you use the compressor.