in use, just slightly compressed:
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i found this brass bushing in a scrap pile. put it in a vise and sawzalled off the side for access. along with a big old C clamp it's a bit clumsy but i've used it on several heads to compress valve springs and remove and install keepers. i assume it saved me a few bucks over an official tool.
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2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
82 gs1100L probably the next project
1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
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That is the same concept that I use, but I found that a 24mm deep well socket from Auto Zone does the same thing.
I don't have any pictures of it yet, but can get some if there is any interest.
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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"That is the same concept that I use, but I found that a 24mm deep well socket from Auto Zone does the same thing."
interesting, how do you access the keepers? cutting a socket ain't easy.
point is, ya gotta use what ya got.2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
82 gs1100L probably the next project
1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2f1debec_t.jpg
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I used a Dremel to cut a window in the side of spare spark plug sockets. Then I drilled a hole in the end of the c-clamp and used this to bolt the socket to the c-clamp.
The larger spark plug socket (13/16) is used for 8 valve engines, and the smaller has been used for many 16V engines.
The sockets are wrapped in duct tape to prevent scratching the lifter bores.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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Originally posted by Eli69 View Postinteresting, how do you access the keepers? cutting a socket ain't easy.
point is, ya gotta use what ya got.
Cutting a socket is plenty easy. Use a heavy-duty cut-off wheel in the Dremel. Takes about three minutes.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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Originally posted by Steve View PostI access the keepers the same way you did, by cutting a window in the side of the socket.
Cutting a socket is plenty easy. Use a heavy-duty cut-off wheel in the Dremel. Takes about three minutes.
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Yeah, I started with PVC, even made a video that is posted on BassCliff's site, but found that the PVC deforms too much.
It's also a bit "fiddly" trying to glue a washer to the end of the PVC to give the clamp something to push on.
After searching around for various bits of metal that would be stronger, I decided on a deep-well socket. Plenty strong sides, and the (mostly) closed end where the ratchet is attached just keeps the c-clamp from falling into the middle. That is the hole that Brian evidently uses to bolt it to the clamp.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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hmmm... i think i'll try to come up with a way to connect the gadget to the C clamp. to keep it straight and less wobbly.
and i gotta get me one of them dremels.2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
82 gs1100L probably the next project
1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2f1debec_t.jpg
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almarconi
I cut a window in both sides of a deep socket and use one of those cheap harbor freight quick release bar clamps. I've got different size sockets for the 8v and 16v heads.
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FiremanBob
I used a socket in a similar way for my valve compressor. I also painted the other side of the clamp with Plasti-Dip so that it wouldn't scratch the valves or chamber. Works great.
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Originally posted by Larry D View Post
I forgot about one detail -- notice that I Dremeled a notch at the end of the C-clamp so I'd have a flat spot to drill the hole for the bolt. I made sure to use a higher-quality clamp, since the threads would be getting a lot of use -- cheap clamps tend to be sloppy.
I leave the bolt a little bit loose so the window in the socket can be turned whichever way it's needed. In that photo, the smaller 5/8" spark plug socket is mounted since we're working on a 16V engine.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
Eat more venison.
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Nice to see that you are using a METRIC c-clamp, too.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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Any ideas on how to do this with the head installed if you just wanted to change the seals? The valves can be kept in place by stuffing rope into the cylinder through the spark plug hole, but how to secure the valve spring compressor to the frame?NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS
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