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Apr 17, 2008 | 12:07 AM

fixnair

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Valve tool

Anybody know where I can get a tool for removing valves & springs from a flathead V8 Ford? And about how much does one cost?

Just started on my '52 F1 frame up.

Apr 17, 2008 | 07:07 AM

kotzy

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Since your working on an after 1948 engine I think a regular valve spring compressor will work. The bar was used to pull tension off the spring to pull the guide lock. Since removal of the keepers will release the pressure against that lock on the later design their removal is easier. If the guides are not worn you may as well leave them alone. kotzy

Apr 17, 2008 | 08:08 PM

Kazoo

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They seem to come up on E-Bay quite regularly. Just type in Ford Flathead and all kinds of goody's come up. The ones I have seen are usually reasonably priced.

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:27 PM

effie_man

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Originally Posted by Kazoo

They seem to come up on E-Bay quite regularly. Just type in Ford Flathead and all kinds of goody's come up. The ones I have seen are usually reasonably priced.

ya what he said

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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Valve Guide Removal Tool

Click on the text above, (Valve Guide Removal Tool) to go to Speedways Site. I hope this helps

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:11 AM

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From: springfield il

i used a small valve spring compressor from a small engine i'll have to find the part numbers for , but it worked to change two guides and etc. with the flatty still in the truck .