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busmania · 11-30-2022, 04:50 PM

I’m really not trying to overwhelm the board with questions but i’m stuck.

I’m trying to remove the valves from my 40 block and after 2 hours have had zero luck. I’ve read books, I’ve watched videos Etc but I’m stuck so I come to you.

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Do I remove #1 clip first? I have the pickle fork to pry on the springs. If so, what’s the trick? I’ve removed all tension from the spring (I think) and it won’t budge. I tried making a hook tool to hook into the hole and pull, no dice. I’ve put vice grips on it and pulled, no dice.

Or do I pry the other way and remove #2 first? I watched a video where he took the lower clip out first then kinda pried the spring out. It didn’t seem right.

And as a worst case scenario, if I don’t plan on reusing the valves, guides and springs, is it a bad idea to just cut them out?

11-30-2022, 04:50 PM	#1
busmania Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Denver metro Posts: 532	I’m sure it’s been asked but I need help with removing valves I’m really not trying to overwhelm the board with questions but i’m stuck. I’m trying to remove the valves from my 40 block and after 2 hours have had zero luck. I’ve read books, I’ve watched videos Etc but I’m stuck so I come to you. 77E7737A-AB95-4A62-A6CA-1B38C2E66CE7.jpg 162CE73E-6475-4432-9D2A-75A58D27379E.jpg Do I remove #1 clip first? I have the pickle fork to pry on the springs. If so, what’s the trick? I’ve removed all tension from the spring (I think) and it won’t budge. I tried making a hook tool to hook into the hole and pull, no dice. I’ve put vice grips on it and pulled, no dice. Or do I pry the other way and remove #2 first? I watched a video where he took the lower clip out first then kinda pried the spring out. It didn’t seem right. And as a worst case scenario, if I don’t plan on reusing the valves, guides and springs, is it a bad idea to just cut them out? Last edited by busmania; 11-30-2022 at 05:17 PM.