First Flathead Build

[marko39]

Originally Posted by kegmon

This probably isn't the best way but it worked for me. Pry up the spring from the bottom and see if you can't get the 2 little keepers on the valve stem bottom off. If you can, then the valve should just pull out from the top. A little of the aforementioned acetone/trans fluid on the valve guides will help. I was then able to pop the springs out (wear eye protection). After that I tapped the valve guides down and out from the top using the right sized socket and extension.

That method works unless the valve is stuck open and has too much tension on the spring.still, these valves are easier to remove than the mushrooms.