You have made my life whats left of it easy. I use to get stressed removing the valves on these engines which is not good for my age of 72. I have similar engine to work on. THANK YOU
I have watched many TH-cam videos with people struggling to remove the retainers using screwdrivers but as you showed in your thumbnail QUICK AND EASY especially for someone that knows what they are doing and buddy YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
Very cool that you happen to make this video now. I happen to be working on the exact same blower was starting to think I had the only one in existence. Lol.
Thanks!! I've used end wrenches in the past to remove vale spring retainers,, Not any more! I bent a piece of wire (old coat-hanger) with some pliers for sharp 90deg bends, which I used to turn the retainer to get the slot orientated right.
Hello , I just bought one of those trim removal tools from the local auto store, ' super cheap auto ' but down here that tool costs $15.95 . The brand is Toolpro , made in china . Also the proper valve removal tool 19063 is around $50 from Ebay. We sure get ripped off down here on most things , but good video , thanks for the tip. better than using flat head screw drivers and zip ties . cheers.
This is great! I have used screwdrivers in the past, and struggled with removing/re-installing the valves. BTW; I am working on the same snowblower that you have in this video. The engine runs good; but I am puzzled on the auger brake system. But, as time goes on, I hope to get that figured out. Again, thanks for the engine tips.
I have one of those B&S spring compressors and I hate it! I’m trying that wood trim tool! Just did a valve job on my old Tecumseh HM80 155026… the lapping and lash adjust were the easy part. Thanks for the great material!
The price of this tool competes with two tools at this time. It should be gold plated to match the price of others hahahaha. Thanks again Jake for your brilliant ideas and your videos. God bless
Got job and content, I fix small engines and these things aren’t worth fixing anymore. A 100$ repower is the way to go. The difference in performance and ease of operation are like night and day. Keep up the good work.
I have a 6.5 hp Tecumseh (Lawnboy 10685) lawnmower. LV195EA-362044D Appears to be knocking. You mentioned repowering vs tearing down.…any particular model or make that would be suitable for mine? Thanks
@@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt This would depend on we're you live, in the USA harbour freight, and in Canada Princess Auto, all sell a vertical gas engine for push lawnmowers.
Yes, to increase the gap you grind/file the valve stem tip, to decrease the gap you need to cut/lap the seat. I have a full video here; th-cam.com/video/Ngpn0JJyJag/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GosfKQwKDEhilyxy
Hello from the UK im'e looking for some advice please ! i have a b&stratton 3.5hp lawnmower wont start backfires through the carb dosent start carb on & off with easy start spray! has 80lbs compression & good spark the timing is correct & flywheel key okay valves stem clearance correct tried it with the kill switch off still the same is there answer or is it due to go to the tip it has a plastic cam & its solid baffled thanks stay safe .
Hi, a little beyond the scope of the video, but i have an old Briggs 5S project with valves retained by pins through the stem (holding the spring seat). Problem: no matter how i struggle, when i compress the spring, the valve stays with it and i cannot get the pin free to slip out. Is it a) somehow locked into the seat? b) simply stuck after 70 years? c) other? note i have compressed and both pressed on the valce (head) and tapped it to release. No go. I don't want to force and break it TIA
OK, I'll answer my own question in the hope it helps someone. I think the issues was primarily 1) a tight fit of the spring seat on the valve stem - meaning any uneven pressure mad eit bind and 2) 70 years of sticking. I doused it in penetrating oil, and then made a tool that pulled evenly on both sides of the seat. Once i thought maybe i saw movement i just moved it up and down until it began to reveal the securing pin. Nudged it and voila! This will likely be no fun to re-assemble! Especially the exhaust side with the stiffer spring...
How do you remove the collet retainer type? Described by an internet search as "Valve spring retainer that has two tapered interlocking pieces that lock onto the groove on the valve stem."
You need to depress the valve spring cap, and then pull the retainers out. When reassembling, use a bit of grease to make them sticky, then depress the spring cap and insert the retainers.
@@EliminatorPerformance Thanks, I'll try again and see if I can figure it out. As far as I can tell there are no youtube videos on that type of retainer so it might be a good idea for your channel to show how it's done.
How do I remove the valve springs that are retained by a pin? I used the tool you showed but I can't compress the spring enough to access the pin for removal. Any ideas? This is a 1967 B&S engine model 170402.
@@EliminatorPerformance I just ordered and received a Briggs spring compressor #19063X. Now I notice that one set of jaws seems to be correct but the other side has jaws aligned inverted to each other. Is that correct? I can send you a photo if you like. This seems strange. Did whoever assemble tis tool make a mistake?j
Nice video. I had to remove a valve cause the seat came out. Same setup. I used (not sure what it's called) a interior trim removal tool. It's hard plastic and it worked great. Had the v shape at the end just like your tool thanks
That is easier than using the correct tool!! Actually the correct tool came in very handy for refitting a small tube connector underneath a mini digger. I'd replaced a burst hydraulic hose but could do up the small one because you need two spanners, and there's only room to get one hand in there... impossible..until I thought of the valve spring compressor. Slid it in, cranked down, it held the two fitting together while I turned one spanner. Magic. I'd love to know how professionals manage to do that
I think I got it on clearance as it was like $1.99 if I remember correctly. $3.99 is still a great deal for something so versatile when slightly modified!
@@EliminatorPerformance G day This is what happens when u get older, I forgot ur 1st name How is the Ford, probably traded it in for a chevy! LOL Thanks
It's sold as a door trim remover at Advanced Auto Parts ($9.00). Dude, it works great! Rset the valve springs in a minute or two after fooling around for hours and being frustrated. Thanks so much!
You have made my life whats left of it easy. I use to get stressed removing the valves on these engines which is not good for my age of 72. I have similar engine to work on. THANK YOU
I have watched many TH-cam videos with people struggling to remove the retainers using screwdrivers but as you showed in your thumbnail QUICK AND EASY especially for someone that knows what they are doing and buddy YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
Thanks for watching!
This is exactly the trick I was looking for to save myself $30 for a tool I may only use once! Great job ! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
That is amazing! you're a genius! I already have the trim tool and a Dremel. Now all I need is the ambition to rebuild my tiller engine. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
You’ll really a good teacher and should be teaching in high schools or trade schools
Thank you for sharing information
mind blown. I have the correct tool but this was SO much easier!
small gems like this 👌🏼 this channel just keeps on giving
Currently working on an old 1940s concrete mixer engine with a wisconsin engine with the same design. This is going to help me a bunch.
Very cool that you happen to make this video now. I happen to be working on the exact same blower was starting to think I had the only one in existence. Lol.
Nice, thanks for watching!
Thanks!! I've used end wrenches in the past to remove vale spring retainers,, Not any more! I bent a piece of wire (old coat-hanger) with some pliers for sharp 90deg bends, which I used to turn the retainer to get the slot orientated right.
Great idea! I replaced my valve springs by tying them compressed with nylon string. I installed the retainer and then cut out the string.
Or Mechanic tie wire is what I use sometimes
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 Good video and good use of the tool bud.. hi to you and th old man
Thanks for stopping by Mick, cheers!
Clever! Thanks for that. Just did an L head and I used zip ties to re-install. But I like this tool better.
Sometimes those homemade tools do the best job! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your expertise
Thanks for the awesome video. Saved me $30 on a pair of spring compressors. I just used my spring calibers to leverage it up.
Nice, thanks for watching!
Hello , I just bought one of those trim removal tools from the local auto store, ' super cheap auto ' but down here that tool costs $15.95 . The brand is Toolpro , made in china . Also the proper valve removal tool 19063 is around $50 from Ebay. We sure get ripped off down here on most things , but good video , thanks for the tip. better than using flat head screw drivers and zip ties . cheers.
This is great! I have used screwdrivers in the past, and struggled with removing/re-installing the valves. BTW; I am working on the same snowblower that you have in this video. The engine runs good; but I am puzzled on the auger brake system. But, as time goes on, I hope to get that figured out. Again, thanks for the engine tips.
Thanks for watching!
Do you have to resurface the head or just replace the head gasket ? Thanks in advance.
Just replace the head gasket, they're thick enough that they compress enough to prevent leaks.
@@EliminatorPerformance
Thank you.
I have one of those B&S spring compressors and I hate it! I’m trying that wood trim tool! Just did a valve job on my old Tecumseh HM80 155026… the lapping and lash adjust were the easy part. Thanks for the great material!
Thanks getting ready to do a valve job on my 13.5 briggs and stratton
The price of this tool competes with two tools at this time. It should be gold plated to match the price of others hahahaha. Thanks again Jake for your brilliant ideas and your videos. God bless
Thanks for watching!
Gonna try this. I never mastered those spring compressor tools. This looks much easier!
Got job and content, I fix small engines and these things aren’t worth fixing anymore. A 100$ repower is the way to go. The difference in performance and ease of operation are like night and day. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!
I have a 6.5 hp Tecumseh (Lawnboy 10685) lawnmower. LV195EA-362044D
Appears to be knocking. You mentioned repowering vs tearing down.…any particular model or make that would be suitable for mine? Thanks
@@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt This would depend on we're you live, in the USA harbour freight, and in Canada Princess Auto, all sell a vertical gas engine for push lawnmowers.
Morning , do you know what the reading should be for the coil on a BR600 Stihl backpac i don't have spark .
Sorry I don't, google br600 service manual maybe?
Thanks! what a simple tool, off to make one now
Thx, on my way out to the garage to grind my trim tool.
ilar small engine can the valve gap be adjusted?
Yes, to increase the gap you grind/file the valve stem tip, to decrease the gap you need to cut/lap the seat. I have a full video here; th-cam.com/video/Ngpn0JJyJag/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GosfKQwKDEhilyxy
Are the valves adjustable on a BS 422707 twin 18hp L engine.
Dell, just responded to your email!
Great idea, a standard auto trim tool ( the metal style with a groove similar to the tool you made) worked for me, thanks for the video!
Can you plz do a video on how you remove carbon built up on the celinder head...what type of chemical do you use to clean the valve head?
I have a video using walnut shells in a sand blasting cabinet: th-cam.com/video/jNcZT6ogZ6Y/w-d-xo.html
Best vid on this I have seen, great work
genius use of the wood trim tool
I can’t find a valve retainer anywhere for my 14.5hp Briggs. Do you know where to get one?
Thank you my good sir. That tip save me a lot of learning/fussing time.
Easy peasy. Thanks for the tip. I have one of those.
Hello from the UK im'e looking for some advice please ! i have a b&stratton 3.5hp lawnmower wont start backfires through the carb dosent start carb on & off with easy start spray! has 80lbs compression & good spark the timing is correct & flywheel key okay valves stem clearance correct tried it with the kill switch off still the same is there answer or is it due to go to the tip it has a plastic cam & its solid baffled thanks stay safe .
My man! Thing of beauty right there! Left me slack jawed like a yokel eating skunk!
Good concise advice again. Thanks from London UK.
Thanks for watching!
How do you adjust the lash?
th-cam.com/video/Ngpn0JJyJag/w-d-xo.html
@@EliminatorPerformance thanks
Hi, a little beyond the scope of the video, but i have an old Briggs 5S project with valves retained by pins through the stem (holding the spring seat). Problem: no matter how i struggle, when i compress the spring, the valve stays with it and i cannot get the pin free to slip out. Is it a) somehow locked into the seat? b) simply stuck after 70 years? c) other? note i have compressed and both pressed on the valce (head) and tapped it to release. No go. I don't want to force and break it TIA
OK, I'll answer my own question in the hope it helps someone. I think the issues was primarily 1) a tight fit of the spring seat on the valve stem - meaning any uneven pressure mad eit bind and 2) 70 years of sticking. I doused it in penetrating oil, and then made a tool that pulled evenly on both sides of the seat. Once i thought maybe i saw movement i just moved it up and down until it began to reveal the securing pin. Nudged it and voila! This will likely be no fun to re-assemble! Especially the exhaust side with the stiffer spring...
Do you know what that took is listed as
Lisle 35400 Door Upholstery Remover is very similar
Are both springs the same size?
How do you remove the collet retainer type? Described by an internet search as "Valve spring retainer that has two tapered interlocking pieces that lock onto the groove on the valve stem."
You need to depress the valve spring cap, and then pull the retainers out. When reassembling, use a bit of grease to make them sticky, then depress the spring cap and insert the retainers.
@@EliminatorPerformance Thanks, I'll try again and see if I can figure it out. As far as I can tell there are no youtube videos on that type of retainer so it might be a good idea for your channel to show how it's done.
Check this video out around 4min 20sec; th-cam.com/video/IN6Y95DCa0A/w-d-xo.html
How wide does that fork need to be in mm? Thanks!
Dude!! Brilliant tool hack! Thanks so much. 😊
How do I remove the valve springs that are retained by a pin? I used the tool you showed but I can't compress the spring enough to access the pin for removal. Any ideas? This is a 1967 B&S engine model 170402.
You need the fork style valve spring compressors, then you compress the spring and remove the retainers
@@EliminatorPerformance I just ordered and received a Briggs spring compressor #19063X. Now I notice that one set of jaws seems to be correct but the other side has jaws aligned inverted to each other. Is that correct? I can send you a photo if you like. This seems strange. Did whoever assemble tis tool make a mistake?j
Thank you very much for your tips help me alot
Great video Eliminator. A+
That is awesome smart idea. Thanks for sharing.
doesn't work for me at all.
I have the spring compressor and it still won't let go of the valve stem.
Duse, what a GREAT ideal. Thank you!
Nice video. I had to remove a valve cause the seat came out. Same setup. I used (not sure what it's called) a interior trim removal tool. It's hard plastic and it worked great. Had the v shape at the end just like your tool thanks
That is easier than using the correct tool!! Actually the correct tool came in very handy for refitting a small tube connector underneath a mini digger. I'd replaced a burst hydraulic hose but could do up the small one because you need two spanners, and there's only room to get one hand in there... impossible..until I thought of the valve spring compressor. Slid it in, cranked down, it held the two fitting together while I turned one spanner. Magic. I'd love to know how professionals manage to do that
I believe that you can actually use a double sided wrench to just to make it easier to compress the springs.
Your channel is great bro! Thanks for posting
Thanks for watching!
That looks so simple. thanks for sharring this ill be making one of those.
Thanks for watching!
I just use a needle nose. What about valve keepers?
Another great video. Going to try to make that tool soon. Heading to princess auto. Thanks for your knowledge and sharing it.
Thanks for watching!
For Canadian viewers, this tool is currently on sale at Princess Auto for 3.99.
I think I got it on clearance as it was like $1.99 if I remember correctly. $3.99 is still a great deal for something so versatile when slightly modified!
@@EliminatorPerformance even at the regular price of 7.99, you've shown it's well worth the price.
Thank you for sharing
One word Genius!
Thank you so much, that was valuable information, keep up the good work 👏
Excellent video!!!! Thank you
Glad I found your video,Thank you for the great tip👍👊
Thank you for your video. Keep them coming
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ed
I love watching your videos, watch them all the timr( you know you shit) l like that,Joe, keep it up.
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Thats awesome . Thanks for the tip
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Great idea thanks for the tip
Omg this was so helpful to know thx for making this vid my guy.
Thank you for the tip.
Pretty cool, thanks for the tip! 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Thx...bros very informative vids
This was helpful, thanks
Thanks, this is a great tip
Slick trick, and good n cheap!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome Hack dude!!! I really appreciate your insight
Great tip, thanks again
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Top idea ,thanks for that.
Thanks for watching!
That valve stem seal wipes most of the oil off of the stem soyou dont burn oil excessively.
nice ! bien expliqué thank you
Good day Boy cheap & easy, Good video Thanks
Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance G day This is what happens when u get older, I forgot ur 1st name
How is the Ford, probably traded it in for a chevy! LOL Thanks
Thx a lot ❤
Great tip
Thanks for watching!
That was perfect, just the tip.
i just use a wrenchs open end
Heck yea, that's awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Holy *#&@ I'm buying that tool tomorrow. Thanks buddy!!
Great tip by the way thx
Thanks for watching!
thanks great info .
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Good Job ! Stay Safe
Thanks for watching!
Wow! Great tip!!
AWSOME period ,,,,thanks
That's a GREAT tip! Thanks eh?!
Thanks for watching eh!
Another trick works well,use a golf ball to reinstall a valve seat.
Never heard of that one. Thanks for watching!
BOOM, very nice 👍
What a huge help!
It's sold as a door trim remover at Advanced Auto Parts ($9.00). Dude, it works great! Rset the valve springs in a minute or two after fooling around for hours and being frustrated. Thanks so much!
As always, great content with great explanations and video work. Most times, the simplest things work the best.
Thanks for watching!
That was a Great tip
Thanks for watching!
Nice video
Thanks for watching!