8n valves

[Kenny g]

Ok got her home today 51 8n side dizzy . Got it started but had a miss checked a few things then opened side cover for the valves # 2 cylinder one of the valves is missing the keepers and retainer. Is there a way to fix this without taking the motor all a part? The lifters look to be adjustable. If I did it right there is a pic here showing the valve on the right with no keeper. What does everyone think

 

[Kenny g]

Opps the spring on the lift is missing a few pcs

 

[tractorguy2]

If you have the correct valve spring compressor. Replacing the keepers without removing the head is doable.

 

[Kenny g]

I see they have a tool on here that says it works without removing the head looks like I need to buy one

 

[RogerinIowa]

Looks like the green or silver one is upside down via looking at the tighter windings????

 

[Kenny g]

Thanks for pointing that out didn't even see that. someone's been in there and didn't know what they where doing

 

[Hobo,NC]

If I went there I would want to take a real good look at were the keepers fit the valve... I would bet the rent money the valve has damage...

I don't want to get in a trap and brag but its doable... If you had the experience and I know you don't cuzz you ask the question...

This guy did not know his ax from a hole in the ground but did not hesitate to insult free advice... Your problem may pattern his, his issue will show you were you are going with it...

For the record Keepers just don't fall out there is a reason for it, its up to you to find it...

http://forums.yesterdaystractors.co...ostorder=asc&highlight=valve&start=75

 

[Kenny g]

Thanks Hobo for the input and I did look at your link. I did plan on pulling the head and taking a look at the valves. I have rebuild motors but not
a flat head that is why I was asking and i will be asking for more input on this because I know someone on here will know the answer. Thanks
Here is a pic of my last ford motor I did a 302 in a 49 ford.

 

[R Geiger]

My first car was a 49 two door sedan like yours. Mine had the v8 in it. Mine even had the sun shade. It was check the gas and fill up the oil. Had to carry a two gallon jug of oil at all times. By the time I came home from basic training, little brother had it up on blocks and it never ran again.

 

[ZANE]

If you have the keepers etc that go on the valve you can replace them by using a valve spring compressor used on flat head Briggs and Stratton engines.

A good parts store should have then in stock.

Zane

 

[ZANE]

Be sure to have the piston at Top Dead Center on compression stroke so the lifter is down all the say.

Zane