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Hi Lads,
Looks like I need to replace an inlet valve stem oil seal. (1975 MK3)
I've had a look at ludwigs clever way of doing this without removing the head: post76177.html?hilit=ludwig
I have two questions:
1. Has anybody used ludwigs method BUT used rope in the cylinder bore to hold the valve in place? Can anybody think of a reason why this would not work?
(I used this method of locking up the engine quite successfully for removing & replacing the stator nut)
2. I've come across info. on the interweb about using compressed air in the cylinder bore to keep the valve in place while you remove the spring. My brain can't figure out how this could work? Has anybody attempted this with a Norton?
Kevin
Looks like I need to replace an inlet valve stem oil seal. (1975 MK3)
I've had a look at ludwigs clever way of doing this without removing the head: post76177.html?hilit=ludwig
I have two questions:
1. Has anybody used ludwigs method BUT used rope in the cylinder bore to hold the valve in place? Can anybody think of a reason why this would not work?
(I used this method of locking up the engine quite successfully for removing & replacing the stator nut)
2. I've come across info. on the interweb about using compressed air in the cylinder bore to keep the valve in place while you remove the spring. My brain can't figure out how this could work? Has anybody attempted this with a Norton?
Kevin