Valve seals

[mickn]

Looks like mine need replacing on my 73, anyone have any idea roughly what I might be looking at cost wise or hours involved to get these done, I know the actual seals and rocker gaskets are cheap.

 

[Oneball]

I think it’ll be head off job on a Vette, unless someone can advise otherwise, as I don’t think there’s room to get leverage on the springs.

 

[Corvette]

Rather than using a spring compressor I bought a secondhand Chevy tool that screws to the rocker stud then the arm gives you the leverage to compress spring enough to get the collets out. I will try and find it,

 

[Oneball]

Rather than using a spring compressor I bought a secondhand Chevy tool that screws to the rocker stud then the arm gives you the leverage to compress spring enough to get the collets out. I will try and find it,

Have you got clearance to the inner wing?

I’ve seen them used but not on a Vette.

Moroso Stud Mount Valve Spring Compressor fits 3/8" & 7/16" Rocker Studs 62370 | eBay

Stud Mount Valve Spring Compressor. Head and Main Studs. Simplifies between-rounds valve spring changing.

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[Corvette]

Mine is something like that but old and not shiney! A bit less involved old school style. I don’t think the inner wings are a problem as the handle is high up. Let me find it and take a pic.

 

[Vetman]

Ed China replaced a set of Corvette valve seals in Wheeler Dealer episode. From memory, he used a lever to compress the springs but I believe he used compressed air through the plug hole to keep the valve against the seat for each valve in turn. This was done insitu without removing the heads.

 

[Vetman]

Further to my reply: Wheeler Dealers Series 13, Episode 8.

 

[Corvette]

Mr China is a professional, I make do with stuffing as much rope/cord into the spark plug hole as I can. It still holds the valve up .

 

[mickn]

Really appreciating all the replies here, I have someone who has said he will do the job for me, he mentioned compressed air

 

[HJG]

And if compressed air doesn't work, you have a bigger problem!