[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Steve Rinaldo

I got it done. I ground down 2 old wenches and they worked well. The hardest part was doing it by yourself. It would have been a lot easier with a helper to tell you which one valve was open so you could check its partner using the rule of 9. When I do it again i'll be looking for a helper, any takers? Steve

You need a helper because?

As long as you are modifying wrenches, I bent up a "special wrench" so I can see the lifters while I turn the engine over. It helps when timing your engine also. 1⅜" wrench fits the ratchet nut on the crank. Just don't start the engine with it on there...

The vendors sell a similar wrench.