One tip, use the sleeve that comes with the seal kit on the valve
stems so the seal doesn't get caught in the keeper groove and
tear. If you don't have a sleeve, wrap electrical tape around the
valve at the groove.
BillL
At 08:07 PM 5/8/2009, you wrote:
I am going to attempt to replace the valve seals on my 350 this
weekend. I've never messed with heads at all, but am thinking it
can't be too difficult.
I have an air hose adapter to keep the valves in place and bought
a valve spring compressing tool at Pate last weekend.
I'll bring each cylinder to TDC, apply air, and use the tool to
compress the spring and remove retainer & keepers.
I am assuming that the seals just slide over the valves.
Is there anything more to it than that? Any Gotchas? Do I
lubricate the seals before sliding over the valve stem? Are the
keepers easy to align when I reassemble? I googled Valve seal
replacement & didn't find much to help. Anyone know of a web site
with pictures?
Thanx
--
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
