Re: Bad news from my compression test I think....how can car STILL refuse to start?

Posted by N.C.23rdPackard On 2012/9/15 19:11:41

So I got my new (to me) valve spring compressor that was designed for these kind of motors and now I need to know what is the best way to get these valves out? I put corks in the drain holes (even the 2 small hidden ones) started with a valve that IS NOT stuck, compressed the valve spring, took out both halfs of the keeper, let the pressure off the spring, then I used the starter to bump it up so I can get my fingers under it, and that sucker is in there good! I am used to the SBC's where you just remove the valve spring and tap the valves out gently if needed. On this motor I can't get the spring out of the way UNTIL I get the valve out. I do not want to pry against the seat and can not tap it from the bottom in this application. So what is the long forgotten trick here fellas? Thanks!