I´m going to port my TFS G1, and I have the
heads at home now. I´m havin problems with
a flat bar tool taking off the valves. These
springs are big but I think I`m compressing them enough, the problem is that the valve
follows down with the spring and I can`t
take off the keepers. Any ideas?
Also , do you know the torque for the head bolts for these heads?
Thanks
Ben

 

a C type compressor is much better and you won't have that problem. the head bolts torque to 65 foot pounds

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ICON Motorsports
1st & 3rd

 

Typical. The keepers are sort of stuck in the retainers.

Set the heads on a flat soft (like plywood) surface, put about a 3/4" socket on each of the retainers, and give them a good whack. If you whap them hard enough all the parts will just fly off. I know people who never even use a spring compressor for head tear down, but rather always do it this way exclusively. Sometimes even I do.

I hate work, I'm always looking for ways to make the work do itself. Usually it will with just a little application of brain power.

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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."

 

wow, i thought my engine guy was the only one who was crzy enough to do that lol

Steve

 

Thanks guys, I`ll make it in someway. I really hate to buy a compressor.... and is
really hard with the flat bar tool but I
don`t think I dare to solve it with the
FORD tool(hammer)
Ben

 

I wouldn't hit the spring retainers with a hammer while the head was laying on the bench

I would be worried about slightly bending those nice valves. It is easily done.

I would do it the right way, with a compressor. You can also buy a small screw type spring compressor from pep-boys or another auto parts for pretty cheap.

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GO #3

 

Geez, buy a good spring compressor.
They aren't that much, you'll probably use it again, and you can do it right the first time.
SC

 

Yes, an old screw compressor I had forgotten
in the garage did it.
I´m happy the valve guides were OK
The seals were bad but I`d change them anyway,those white teflon seals were pretty
bad.
I have the 1.447 double springs from TFS,
Which seals should buy?
Thanks.
Ben