Roger Helman wrote:
> You can fix a broken spring with the head on the engine.
>
> Nappa sells a tool to attach your air hose to the spark plug hole.
> About 60psi and the valve will stay up and allow you to change the spring.
>
> Roger
>
One caveat using this method: Bring that cylinder piston to TDC, lock
the crankshaft in position (a breaker bar, socket and clamp works for
this), THEN pressurize that cylinder. Keep pressure on that cylinder.
In the event you get a bit feisty with the valve keeper, break the
pressure on the valve and drop the valve, it won't drop into the depths
of the cylinder - the piston will keep it up enough to retrieve it.
--
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead
bugs on the windshield!
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