Problem while shimming springs - Need input fast please!
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Im shimming my springs finally to fix the harmonic issue (Crane 842 springs). Problem is, for some reason so far on the driver side, the exhaust retainers as I compress them, push the valve down rather than just the retainer going down and the valve staying up (yes, the cylinders are compressed with an air compressor). Any ideas??
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Take the valve spring compressor tool off. Tap the retainers a few times lightly with a small hammer. Then put your valve spring compresser tool back on. Always does the trick for me.