- Jul 12, 2006
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After my PI swap I sold my old 4.6 to a guy that needed to replace on his his F-150 that had a blown head gasket and many, many miles. I offered that if he brought me his old engine I would swap over the needed items to the engine I sold him so he could just drop it back into his truck. He is paying me additional money for this along with needed gaskets. My old motor had an issue with the #8 cyl valve seals but I am replacing all the valve seals so it will get him by for a few years in his beater truck.
Anyways, I am using the trick flow valve seal tool and I have the engine on the stand, using air to keep the valves up. I have done a couple but I'm getting frustrated with the keepers. With the cam still in and the tool taking up what little space is there it's a real bitch to get the keepers on. I know it's a long shot, but I was hoping someone had a nifty idea to get these little bastards in easier.
Anyways, I am using the trick flow valve seal tool and I have the engine on the stand, using air to keep the valves up. I have done a couple but I'm getting frustrated with the keepers. With the cam still in and the tool taking up what little space is there it's a real bitch to get the keepers on. I know it's a long shot, but I was hoping someone had a nifty idea to get these little bastards in easier.