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compressing valves

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So my dad went and ordered a tool to compress the valves, it's not working and just bending the tool. We're going to pick up some c claps tomorrow (didn't have one big enough). In the meantime, wanted to know if there was something that could cause them to seize up? Working on a 77 gs750
 
I use a 6" c-clamp to compress a 24mm deep socket that has about 1/3 of its perimiter cut away for access to the keepers.

Just did the valve seals on a 650 last week, it works perfectly.

The other tools you will need are a small hook, a magnet and some grease. These will be used to assemble the parts. A dab of grease inside the keepers will 'glue' them in place, the magnet will carry the keeper to the valve, the hook will hold the keeper to the valve, then push it around to the back so you can put the second keeper in place.

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You can just put a socket (17mm or so, whatever fits the top of the retainer) over the valve and whack it lightly with a hammer. The keepers pop right out and sit there on top of the retainer.
 
Yeah, but try that 'hammer on the socket' trick to put them back together.
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Thanks for the info, picking up a 6" clamp tomorrow on the way out there. To be more specific, mainly just replacing the valve seals with a quick inspection on everything else. Need to get it back together asap so I can check my shims and hopefully get her rolling again. Crap that reminds me..I forgot to check the cams again. I'm pretty sure but will always double check.
 
tkent02 said:
He didn't say he was putting it back together.
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I was going to reply with "the only reason to replace the seals is to be able to ride again, which requires re-assembly", but I re-read the original post and found ... he only wants to compress the valves.
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He didn't even say anything about springs. :oops:

Just shows how much we assume when we read these posts. :oops:

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Manzarr said:
it's not working and just bending the tool.
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I just did this for the first time myself... You shouldn't have to use enough pressure to bend the tool. A couple of valves that seemed like they were being stubborn was actually me not having the tool lined up right. It was catching on the head, so I was compressing the aluminum instead of the spring. :eek: If it doesn't want to move, back it off and make sure everything is lined up perfectly. FWIW I used an 8" C clamp and an oxygen sensor socket. I just held them together until I had it clamped down, but most folks drill a hole in the clamp and bolt the socket onto it.

Good luck!
 
I use the same combination of an 8" c-clamp and an O2 sensor socket. The O2 sensor socket comes slotted already but I ground out the opening some more in order to get a better visual on the valve components for reassembly.
 
I used to have a "valve spring compressor", if they fit it should work fine, BUT you will have to give it a tap with a hammer to break the keepers loose from the taper in the retainer before you apply enough pressure to bend it.
Mine is lost, but it gave complete 360 degree access to put the keepers back in, worked great..
My 1150 head is now back together using a piece of pvc conduit,t with a window cut in it, left from my Sonic springs.
 
I can't take the credit for the valve compressor because it's bwringer's.....but, I did use it and take the pics. :D
 
JTGS850GL said:
Still a good way to illustrate the "C-Clamp" method of valve removal.
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You want to see it in full motion, ... with naration???

Click HERE to see the video that my son and I did that is posted on BassCliff's library.

Just substitute a cut-away socket in place of the PVC I show in the video.

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Larry D said:
I can't take the credit for the valve compressor because it's bwringer's.....but, I did use it and take the pics. :D
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Thanks for posting those, Larry.

When I opened this thread, I was honestly thinking "man, I should go get a picture of my homemade valve spring compressor...". Then I scrolled down, and...



One detail is that I used a small spark plug socket for 16 valve bikes, and a large socket for 8 valve bikes. In the photos, we're working on Larry's old 16V 750.

Also, you can wrap the socket in layer of duct tape to ensure it won't scratch the valve bores. This is more important on 8V bikes, since they have the buckets over the valves.
 
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