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spring compression


ARK51294
02-07-2006, 03:54 PM
OK back again 4.6 what is the best way to compress the spring to put the followers (rockers) back in? Thanks

97Bird
02-08-2006, 02:33 PM
It calls for a valve spring spacer T91P-6565-AH to prevent the retainer from contacting and damaging the seal and also the spring compressor T91P-6565-A. Be sure the piston is at the bottom of the stroke and the camshaft lobe facing away from the rocker (camshaft at base circle). You may be able to borrow the tools at AutoZone. I take it no one offered to buy the car. What did you find wrong with the camshaft binding problem?

ARK51294
02-08-2006, 06:06 PM
No i just waited and went back to it. Well I have the one that is going together and one that I got to put in the car but when I started it it blew a rod. But anyways the camshaft had a wrong bracket on it. and I got the engine to spin so now I am content. Excpt for having to put the followers in. Thanks for the help

ARK51294
02-15-2006, 01:31 PM
Well autozone didnt have what I needed so I guess I am going to have to loosen the cam bolts lift it with out takeing it off the chain and put the followers in.

97Bird
02-16-2006, 06:27 PM
Try here:
http://all-tool.com/BY_MASTER_CATAGORY/Automotive_Service/Engine_Trans-Driveline_Tools/Engine_Trans-Driveline_Tools/engine_trans-driveline_tools_31.htm
Look at this:
http://aarc.epnet.com/application/9119/9119R03_Rocker_Arm_Shafts.htm

Snap On, Cornwell or MAC tools would have them also. Ask someone at a local garage who comes around to their shop with a tool truck.

97Bird
02-16-2006, 06:31 PM
OTC is another place. http://www.otctools.com/frames-newcatalog.php3
Click on Distributors to find who sells them. OTC part number is 7928 for compressor.
Also, ask at the machine shop that did engine work for you if they would loan you the tools.

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