blue71c Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hello everyone, I'm trying to remove the valves from my '53 L-Head 6 using a briggs removal tool. I cant seem to get the locks out. Whats the trick or is the briggs tool not going to work for me? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 when compressed, you may have to tap the retainer to break the bond of the taper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue71c Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 s So tap the spring assembly not the top of the valve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Use of a magnet may help pop the keepers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue71c Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 That's as far as I can get. The valves just rise up with the spring and wont release from the keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, blue71c said: That's as far as I can get. The valves just rise up with the spring and wont release from the keepers. Then you may have to tap them down. But it should not take much force. Be gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyguy Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Just removed the valves fr 2 of these engines and found that if you give the retainer a sharp rap with a brass punch and hammer before installing the compressor helps free the keepers. Then compress the spring. Remove the keepers-a magnet helps. Remove the compressor and gently pry the retainer and spring away fr the lifter. Remove the valve and move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Also stuff a rag into the "wells" that lead directly to the oil pan from inside the valve covers to prevent the keepers from swimming in the oil pan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue71c Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Thank you Gentleman, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) A light tapping on the valve while spring was compressed worked for me in my '53. Definitely get some rags in there. Do not proceed to progress with any work until all removed keepers have been accounted for. Very important! These little buggars run and hide in dark places. Don't forget to set lash with hot engine running! (My favourite part) Edited September 27, 2017 by keithb7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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