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OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-24-2002, 08:49 AM

I am trying to change valve springs with the head on the engine and the engine in the Blazer. The new springs are so stiff that i cant hold down the spring compressor and put on the o ring valve guide seal. I would like to use the umbrella type seal so that i could eliminate this problem. But i heard that you cant use this type seal with stock diameter valve spring cause it will hang-up on the damper. Does anyone know if this is true? Also if you use the umbrella seal, do you eliminate the oil splash shield? Please help. I am planing on racing this weekend.
Randy

08-24-2002, 08:49 AM	#1
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	changing valve springs I am trying to change valve springs with the head on the engine and the engine in the Blazer. The new springs are so stiff that i cant hold down the spring compressor and put on the o ring valve guide seal. I would like to use the umbrella type seal so that i could eliminate this problem. But i heard that you cant use this type seal with stock diameter valve spring cause it will hang-up on the damper. Does anyone know if this is true? Also if you use the umbrella seal, do you eliminate the oil splash shield? Please help. I am planing on racing this weekend. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

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