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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Blown how hard is it to change the springs in a 4.7?
Not difficult, you will need the tool to do it. I have one if you need the part number.


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Do you need to pull the heads?
No, I have a cylinder pressure gauge that is threaded for my sparkplug hole. I removed the gauge and hooked it to my air compressor and charged the cylinder with air. Now you can compress the valve springs. If you drop one into the cylinder, be prepared to pull the heads.

It is easier to change the springs with the head on a bench.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Yea im gana pull the heads when i change my cams because i think im doing springs too
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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This is what the tool looks like, it's on the end of the 1/2 drive ratchet.
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Here you go.
http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...ompressor.html
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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can i get the part number for that spring compresser
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hendrixx324
can i get the part number for that spring compresser
LMAO, I put it in the link above, MLR8387
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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HAHA i missed that
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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HOLLY CRAP there alil pricy hahah do you think one ment for fords will work like a 4.6 cuz they kinda look identicle eccept the 4.7 one has more knotches on the bottom
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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I'm sure there are a couple of spring compressors that will work. I can tell you the one from Miller tool makes it easy.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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I guess ill need one anyway so ill prolly buy one
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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As long as you mail it back to me, I will mail mine to you when you are ready and you can mail it back when your done.
 
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