Valve seals revisited

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Re: Valve seals revisited

12 Feb 2009 19:50
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Damn....now THAT'S a slick tool....even if you had to work around the frame rails somehow.
Hmmm....this needs more thinking....I was going to make a tool that bolted onto the head using the valve cover bolt holes. Need more thinking and designing here....:blink: :silly: :side: :S :ohmy:
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Re: Valve seals revisited

12 Feb 2009 19:53
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it easer to just pull the head and that way nothing can fall down inside the engine.
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Re: Valve seals revisited

13 Feb 2009 06:07
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Hi All; A word of caution when using this style tool. Be sure the knurled portion has clearance in the lifter bore. I once had major damage to my Z1A head when a friend showed me how his new "trick" tool worked. I had to change my underwear afterward. Have you ever heard the term broaching? It totally hosed up the bore. Be aware. Ride safe, Steve
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Re: Valve seals revisited

14 Feb 2009 14:26
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Timebomb and H2 you are right, the tool works great on the outside cylinders but won’t fit right on the insides.

Meet my new tool. Piece of pipe with a section cut out and a long prybar. Got the valve seal swap down to 10 minutes each with this baby.

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Re: Valve seals revisited

14 Feb 2009 15:59
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Amazing CSRchopper, good stuff. Very ingenious.

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