RE: IML: REPLACE VALVE SEALS

[DR CHALLENGER <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Have changed valve springs and seals using the compressed air method. no problems.
> From: northburt@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: IML: REPLACE VALVE SEALS
> Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:17:36 -0500
>
> Dan,
>
> There are at least two techniques for replacing the valve seals without
> removing the heads. One is with air pressure (through the spark plug hole)
> to hold the valves closed while removing/installing the seals. Another is to
> insert 6 to 7 feet of nylon rope through the spark plug hole and compress it
> above the piston to hold the valves closed while removing/installing the
> seals.
>
> I need to replace the valve seals on my 1968 Dodge Charger (383 "B" engine)
> but I haven't had the nerve to try either technique. Have any of the
> Imperial Club members had success with these techniques - or any other
> tricks that I don't know about.?
>
> Burt Bouwkamp
>