Recent content by les_garten

I got the leakdown tester this weekend. Since I'll be using it to pressurize the cylinders, the Leak Down test will be easy. Thanx for the helpful info. Les

Hey Thanx! I talked with the Valvemaster guy today and watched the video. Neat tool! I'm picking up a Leakdown tester at Harborfreight and found a Cylinder locking rod at ZDMAK who has really interesting tools. Thanx! How much pressure do I need to hold the valve up?

Thanx, I appreciate it!

Hi, What's the rope trick? Had not heard of that one. For air, you just put some air in the cylinder, how much PSI? Is there an adapter to go from an air fitting to a Spark Plug thread? Will that Valvemaster work on the Toy Valves? It shows on their website about multi groove keepers...

Hello, Change of plans. I am trying to find an "On Engine" valve spring compressor. I have an oily plug and want to change out the Valve seals without pulling the heads. I've been looking and can't find one. Anybody seen one of these for a 4.7L? Thanx, Les

Hello, I am trying to find an "On Engine" valve spring compressor. I have an oily plug and want to change out the Valve seals without pulling the heads. I've been looking and can't find one. Anybody seen one of these for a 4.7L? Thanx, Les

That's what I was talking about before. On my Porsche I spec'd installed valve height. I'll chat with the machinest about doing this. I think he wants the Cams and everything, so perhaps he knows this.

Holy Mackeral!!! $20/shim! I hope I can use some of the old ones. It would seem that you could spec an installed valve height to grind the valve tip. It seems I need an assortment of shims to start with. Is there a chance, I'll have no lash to start with? Do I just reassemble with the...

Hello, I'm doing the Heads on my 4.7 L. for a freshen up. When the valves are ground, i am assuming they will recess into the head a little. Is there a spec I can give the machinist for installed valve height so that the shims will be 'in the Ballpark". When I did my Porsche, I speced...