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mickwinf:
luckily I had some spare valve parts as some went flying across the garage never to be seen again, the washers are still in place. I can compress the spring ok but cant get the collets in place

kenny1059:
I am having the exact,same problem with my 400F engine.  >:( I am using a valve spring compressor,and can get one collett in,but not the other half!!  :( :(
This is doing my head in.  >:( >:(
  cheers,  Kenny.

Trigger:
Mick, you need to compress a little more down the stem. I have my compressor set so it is 5mm past the collets, place them in with a little grease and the release the compressor so it comes up fast. If the valve cap is not coming up even then it will always knock the collets out.   

Trigger:
Kenny it is just a bit of skill. You also need to compress a little more. If the compressor is set right it is very easy.

kenny1059:
Cheers, trigger.
Will keep trying. :)    Kenny.

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