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[Speedbump]

Changing valve stem seals wasn't in the plan when replacing my valves, but the stem seals came with the head gasket set. And the valves are out so what the heck. Problem was nobody had the puller. But they could order me one for $50. For something I will use once.

Found a particular needle nose with a second gripper section. So I cut it down.





I slipped one of the old valves in back in before the extraction so I would not crush and deform the valve stem. Grip the old stem seal with the pullers like you mean business!! .
I noticed if you grab tight and rock them a little while extracting it helps.


I have to warn you these mothers are on tight ! I had the head on the floor with a towel around it with my foot propped up on the block. Sort of like starting a lawn mower. Let your arms do most of the work not your back or when it releases you'll go flying.

For the members who showed me the sleeved dowel ( pipe with window cut in ) trick for compressing and removing the valve keepers, this ones for you.

I also now have a medium-range tool with a thinner profile than pliers but with a heartier "business end" than needle nose.

Edited by Speedbump, 26 March 2011 - 11:47 PM.

[FCP Groton]

Nice little tool you have made there. I will keep this in mind in the future.

[Che'_Moderator]

What brand and model number wrench?

[Speedbump]

Che, on 27 March 2011 - 01:59 AM, said:

What brand and model number wrench?

I have like 8 needle nose, they were the only tool in the house that could even grab the stem seale through the narrow cylinder. But they didn't have what it takes to yank the stems off. They can't get under it. Until I found this one. I grabbed a new stem seal and saw the fit was perfect if I could terminate the last section of the pliers' "beak" off. Used a dremmel.
I just took a look the tool says Stanley " Max Edge " I goolged it and found it on Amazon for $6.98 .

Brand: Stanley
Manufacturer Part Number: 264764
http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B0031B6072

[Che'_Moderator]

Speedbump, on 27 March 2011 - 02:20 AM, said:

I have like 8 needle nose, they were the only tool in the house that could even grab the stem seale through the narrow cylinder. But they didn't have what it takes to yank the stems off. They can't get under it. Until I found this one. I grabbed a new stem seal and saw the fit was perfect if I could terminate the last section of the pliers' "beak" off. Used a dremmel.

I just took a look the tool says Stanley " Max Edge " I goolged it and found it on Amazon for $6.98 .

Brand: Stanley
Manufacturer Part Number: 264764

Awesome DIY. Added 6 months to your supporting membership

[Speedbump]

Che, on 27 March 2011 - 02:33 AM, said:

Awesome DIY. Added 6 months to your supporting membership

LOL COOL ! Thanks Boss ! CHEERS !

Edited by Speedbump, 27 March 2011 - 02:43 AM.

[AlvinL]

Nice! Also added to pinned useful thread for repairs.

[--Aaron--]

VERY GOOD WORK!!!!

[magicaljake]

mad props!

i will defiantly come back to this if the need ever arises

[ozzimark]

Very nice, I'll have to practice this method on my trashed head

[Speedbump]

Thanks again for the props guys .
I should just add in the forth picture you can see a thin board under the cylinder block. This lowers the valve so it just sits level with top of the valve stem guide and isn't sticking up to interfere with the jaw of the tool. Once again, you really need the stem in there because you have to squeeze pretty hard and have a good bite when you yank. The engagement of the tool to the collar of the stem seal is perfect, it's just the seals are on there pretty good. Bit all 20 gave it up to this tool mod.

Edited by Speedbump, 27 March 2011 - 12:23 PM.

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ozzimark, on 27 March 2011 - 11:59 AM, said:

Very nice, I'll have to practice this method on my trashed head

Give it a try ! I was going to cut a nice valley in the nose, and put a flatter edge on the first row of teeth on the tool. However when I first cut the tip off I sized it up over the stem and actually lifted the block off the bench I knew it was showtime ! It does help to rotate around the seal and squeeze it up a little to soften the seal up. Then step on the block, grab the tool with two hands and yank straight out. After most were out I had to get a camera and document this for the VS crew. For under $7 I am simply amazed.

[ozzimark]

Speedbump, on 27 March 2011 - 12:52 PM, said:

Give it a try ! I was going to cut a nice valley in the nose, and put a flatter edge on the first row of teeth on the tool. However when I first cut the tip off I sized it up over the stem and actually lifted the block off the bench I knew it was showtime ! It does help to rotate around the seal and squeeze it up a little to soften the seal up. Then step on the block, grab the tool with two hands and yank straight out. After most were out I had to get a camera and document this for the VS crew. For under $7 I am simply amazed.

I think I'm gonna strap the head to my table, instead of putting my foot on it..

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ozzimark, on 27 March 2011 - 04:33 PM, said:

I think I'm gonna strap the head to my table, instead of putting my foot on it..

HaHa yeah. I had the head on the bench today and was putting the valves back in and had three cylinders done and took a break. When I came back I was doing another cylinder and had 4 more new stem seals in and realized I didn't put the bottom valve spring washers in, under them !. So I had to use the gizmo to pull them off again. The new ones didn't put up as much of a fight i was able to pull them back out with the block right there on the bench. Was able to lay the bottom spring washers in and reuse the new seals too no problem. The cylinder head's ready to go. Waiting on new head bolts