What springs to replace worn out patriots with? Cam specs inside.
02-19-2013, 10:01 AM
#21
You will need a spring compressor and an air valve holder, both are available on the website if you don't have them. I recommend pushing the seals on rather than beating them on. I use a 12mm 12 point socket, a longer rocker bolt with a fender washer and a pry bar to push the seals on with. Make sure you lube the inside of the seals to help them slide on.
02-24-2013, 08:52 PM
#22
So far I love the spring kit. I went with the .660 platinum and tool steel retainer set. I just finished putting half of it on today. Everything has gone great. I'm using the TDC method ,though, with the Comp Cams tool. A quick tap on the top of the valve when I first start to compress the springs releases the locks without the valves ever having to press into the pistons.
I wanted to add my experience with the Comp Cams tool, since I found it near impossible to find any information about it before purchasing it. Instead of using the two m8 bolts that came with it to fasten it to the rocker mounts I purchased two class 10.9 m8x1.25 x50 flanged bolts. These have worked spectaculary and cost $1.30 at the local Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply. They are the perfect length and strength to grab the threads in the head without pulling them out and not bending when the tool is used. I just thought I'd throw those specs out there for anyone who is or will be in the position I was in. Here is an example of what the bolts I purchased look like: https://www.belmetric.com/images/BF8x50.jpg
TL;DR I have no complaints and thank everyone for their suggestions and help.
I wanted to add my experience with the Comp Cams tool, since I found it near impossible to find any information about it before purchasing it. Instead of using the two m8 bolts that came with it to fasten it to the rocker mounts I purchased two class 10.9 m8x1.25 x50 flanged bolts. These have worked spectaculary and cost $1.30 at the local Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply. They are the perfect length and strength to grab the threads in the head without pulling them out and not bending when the tool is used. I just thought I'd throw those specs out there for anyone who is or will be in the position I was in. Here is an example of what the bolts I purchased look like: https://www.belmetric.com/images/BF8x50.jpg
TL;DR I have no complaints and thank everyone for their suggestions and help.
02-25-2013, 05:30 AM
#23
The kit comes with springs, retainers, locators, seals and locks, no shims are needed unless you have LS7 heads.
You will need a spring compressor and an air valve holder, both are available on the website if you don't have them. I recommend pushing the seals on rather than beating them on. I use a 12mm 12 point socket, a longer rocker bolt with a fender washer and a pry bar to push the seals on with. Make sure you lube the inside of the seals to help them slide on.
You will need a spring compressor and an air valve holder, both are available on the website if you don't have them. I recommend pushing the seals on rather than beating them on. I use a 12mm 12 point socket, a longer rocker bolt with a fender washer and a pry bar to push the seals on with. Make sure you lube the inside of the seals to help them slide on.
