03-10-2019, 03:32 PM
I’m doing a decoke on my “35 Ruby which has a Sports Block fitted. - Easy I thought – wrong.
The problem is that the valves are fitted with double springs and collets and although I had no problems getting the collets out with the help of a magnet, I had a hell of a job removing the double springs even with the tappets backed right off.
So after removing the springs from 3 valves I left the rest well alone and I thought I’d ask for your help and advice in how the hell I put them back into position as so far It’s completely defeated me.
I’ve tried compressing them with long nose pliers, tried to wire them compressed, failed, as the innerspring wants to escape. Nought works and no amount of trying to coax them back into position with screwdrivers, thin rods down the valve guide, force bending the springs even Swearing, cursing & praying doesn’t persuade them to return to their rightful place.
All this is before I try and put the collets back in which no doubt is another black art.
WHAT am I missing
Oh!! To return to a standard block with single springs and pins – easy peasy.
Any advice would be gratefully received and put into practice.
The problem is that the valves are fitted with double springs and collets and although I had no problems getting the collets out with the help of a magnet, I had a hell of a job removing the double springs even with the tappets backed right off.
So after removing the springs from 3 valves I left the rest well alone and I thought I’d ask for your help and advice in how the hell I put them back into position as so far It’s completely defeated me.
I’ve tried compressing them with long nose pliers, tried to wire them compressed, failed, as the innerspring wants to escape. Nought works and no amount of trying to coax them back into position with screwdrivers, thin rods down the valve guide, force bending the springs even Swearing, cursing & praying doesn’t persuade them to return to their rightful place.
All this is before I try and put the collets back in which no doubt is another black art.
WHAT am I missing
Oh!! To return to a standard block with single springs and pins – easy peasy.
Any advice would be gratefully received and put into practice.