Some good spring advice for anyone also using the top dead center method:
The valve drops a tiny amount, but this little bit can make the difference in getting the retainers on or off. I took a piece of string and made a little noose (Im no boy scout). You can put this over the valve and slide it up until it catches the grove the retainers sit in. You can the keep tention on it (pull up), and keep the valve nice and high. I figured it out about half way through, made the last 6 or 7 a breeze! |