Rather than buying a new valve spring compressor we decided to make an extension for the curent one.
After lathing the tube to the correct size with a suitable amount taken out the inside to fit over the clamp it needed holes in the side so that you can still remove the collets after compressing the springs:
The completed adapter attached:
And now in use on the head to remove the valves. Looking at this it would seem that it would have been possible to use it without the extension but it would seems to be easier this way up!
The intake valves and valve seats look great, but the exhaust seats and valves need re-grinding. They are just starting to pit. All in all everything seems to be in very good condition.
All the valves, springs and collets arranged in order waiting to be cleaned up.
The head could do with a dip, it seems to be nice and straight but I think I’ll find a machine shop to double check everything for me!
