Compressor fitting f/spring swap
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Compressor fitting f/spring swap Fellas, where can I pick up a spark plug fitting for my air compressor to swap out the springs? TByrne has a kit with a spring compressor and fittings for $49.95, but all I really need is the spark plug fitting. Is there anywhere (either online or in a store) that I can purchase just the fitting?
Another option is the TDC method, which I'd like to do, but I'm not confident that I won't run into problems. If anyone has used this method and found it foolproof and easy, tell me about your experience. I'd rather not bother with the air compressor, but if that's the best way to go, where can I get the fitting?
Thanks.
Another option is the TDC method, which I'd like to do, but I'm not confident that I won't run into problems. If anyone has used this method and found it foolproof and easy, tell me about your experience. I'd rather not bother with the air compressor, but if that's the best way to go, where can I get the fitting?
Thanks.
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Do the TDC method much more reliabe and prevents valve drop in case of air pressure loss.
Dot to dot cylinder #1 and #6
1/4 turn #8 and #5
1/4 turn #7 and #4
1/4 turn #3 and #2
. piece of cake.
I can never remember the firing order
Had to look it up
LS firing order 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3
The only way you can mess up is if you do not know which cylinder is which. So facing the engine from front
Dot to dot cylinder #1 and #6
1/4 turn #8 and #5
1/4 turn #7 and #4
1/4 turn #3 and #2
. piece of cake.
I can never remember the firing order
Had to look it upLS firing order 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3
The only way you can mess up is if you do not know which cylinder is which. So facing the engine from front
windshield
#8-----------#7
#6-----------#5
#4-----------#3
#2-----------#1
YOU
Hope this helps. Best of all, it's FREE and super safe against valve drop. #8-----------#7
#6-----------#5
#4-----------#3
#2-----------#1
YOU
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Thanks for the millioneth time PZ! You're always there with the help I need.
jmx's site explains the procedure, but the biggest help was your reassurance that the TDC method is a good way to go.
What had me freaked out was that someone on ls1.com asked the same question, and XTrooper
said: do yourself a favor and use a compressor because it will take you forever using the TDC method. If it wasn't for that comment, I don't think I ever would hesitated to go that route.
Anyway, thanks again!
jmx's site explains the procedure, but the biggest help was your reassurance that the TDC method is a good way to go.
What had me freaked out was that someone on ls1.com asked the same question, and XTrooper
said: do yourself a favor and use a compressor because it will take you forever using the TDC method. If it wasn't for that comment, I don't think I ever would hesitated to go that route. Anyway, thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Predator
PZ, jmx's site says to do:
1+6, rotate 90*
8+5, rotate 90*
7+4, rotate 90*
3+2, rotate 90*
Is that correct, or is it 1 8/ 7 2/ 6 5/ 4 3?
Thanks!!
1+6, rotate 90*
8+5, rotate 90*
7+4, rotate 90*
3+2, rotate 90*
Is that correct, or is it 1 8/ 7 2/ 6 5/ 4 3?
Thanks!!
Another way to check is you remove the rockers but leave the p-rods in. You'll notice that the pistons at TDC will have both p-rods all the way down.
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Sorry, 11 hour shift, I am tired (need more coffee 
)
Here are 2 threads that will help you understand and to reasure you.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/2683-valvespring-change-w-o-compressor.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/64552-1-piston-tdc-what-remaining-pistons-doing.html
)Here are 2 threads that will help you understand and to reasure you.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/2683-valvespring-change-w-o-compressor.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/64552-1-piston-tdc-what-remaining-pistons-doing.html
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PZ, I shoulda done a more thorough search 
but cool of you to just post those links 
. Thanks!!!
You're probably on your way to bed, but I was hoping I could throw one more quick question at you: would I be foolish NOT to get titanium retainers? If it's not going to matter either way, I'd just as soon pocket the hundred bucks, but if you recommend that it's a real good idea to get them, I will.
Get some sleep!!!
Thanks again!
but cool of you to just post those links . Thanks!!!You're probably on your way to bed, but I was hoping I could throw one more quick question at you: would I be foolish NOT to get titanium retainers? If it's not going to matter either way, I'd just as soon pocket the hundred bucks, but if you recommend that it's a real good idea to get them, I will.
Get some sleep!!!
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Predator
PZ, I shoulda done a more thorough search but cool of you to just post those links . Thanks!!!
You're probably on your way to bed, but I was hoping I could throw one more quick question at you: would I be foolish NOT to get titanium retainers? If it's not going to matter either way, I'd just as soon pocket the hundred bucks, but if you recommend that it's a real good idea to get them, I will.
Get some sleep!!!
Thanks again!
but cool of you to just post those links . Thanks!!!You're probably on your way to bed, but I was hoping I could throw one more quick question at you: would I be foolish NOT to get titanium retainers? If it's not going to matter either way, I'd just as soon pocket the hundred bucks, but if you recommend that it's a real good idea to get them, I will.
Get some sleep!!!
Thanks again!
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PZ, that's what I'm gonna do, then.
If I'm not ready to tackle my install now, I'll never be.
Thankyou for your patient help! And I'll let you know how it goes (as you mentioned).
Thanks!!!!
If I'm not ready to tackle my install now, I'll never be.
Thankyou for your patient help! And I'll let you know how it goes (as you mentioned).
Thanks!!!!
