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    Posted: 04 Sep. 2012 at 10:58pm
I Would like a step by step or video of how to remove the valve spring keepers on my 47'.
I have a flat head valve spring clamp. I'm just looking for a good method of removal.
Thank you to any good info!
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First thing! - plug all the drain holes in the valve chamber with rags.
Compress the spring & remove the keepers. Usually they will fall out, I put a magnet in there to catch them when they do. Once in a while you may need to prod one or two with a screwdriver to make it let go of the valve stem. BW
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I think it would be next to impossible to make a video of this exact operation as the tool would be in the way of the action.
If you haven't checked out the tech FAQ section, go to:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tech-faq_forum57.html
for a lot of great stuff you need to know!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nifpv0PDn_4&feature=related
This is a different valve job but it is the same thing only the valves on a flat head is upside down.
There are more on youtube
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Jay... Also, choose your weapons carefully. While it is very much personal preference, I choose to use the type of spring compressor that compresses the spring and holds down the top of the valve (right) than one that just compresses the springs (left). I think the one on right is both easier and safer. Also... remove the keepers with needle nose pliers, or pop them off with a screwdriver - don't try to take them off with your fingers (in case the clamp releases the spring for any reason). ..R
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 Hey if my wife can do it,anyone can Big smile  Actually this is the F head from our 51 Willys truck and the lump is being assembled ,rags removed for the photo.
 If the engine is on a stand it's not bad because you have room and can rotate the engine. In the Jeep,reaching over the fender and into the engine compartment,more difficult.
  Besides what's mentioned above;use a bright light.

        

        


Edited by I got the Willys - 05 Sep. 2012 at 11:43am
47 CJ2A, 51 Willys PU,his and hers 99 XJ 5 speed 4x4
Willys Jeep,what the victorious US troops drove into Tokyo
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One thing I found that helped was a small magnetic probe to get the keepers off.  
for installing them I just use a dab of grease as shown in the above picture. 

(just don't release the spring before you get your fingers out. (I may or may not have gotten a blood blister once..) )


Edited by plowmb - 05 Sep. 2012 at 2:48pm
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Good Morning,
 
Check out page two of this thread in particular the potential mistake of valve spring installation.
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