M20 Cant Release Spring Tension Fr Spring Plate.

[mccor023]

Hi All,

I buddy donated his 885 head for me to rebuild. This is my first time attempting anything like this. (Obviously!)
I picked up the Craftsman Valve Spring Compressor in order to remove the Valves for cleaning/ replacement/ etc, but I am having a terrible time relieving the tension from the Upper Spring Plate. I know this head has been sitting out and drying out for a little while so I applied a little oil in hopes to lube where the collets meat the spring plate, but little success.

Any other helpful tips ? Also, dumb question but are the Collets and Spring Plates reusable?

Thanks

[SmokeE30]

They are re usable if they are undamaged, you could always stick a deep socket over the spring and smack it with a hammer, you can dissasemble a whole head that way if you have too lol

[mccor023]

Thanks buddy, the Jeremy Clarkson method worked like a charm.