Thread: Spring install without an air compressor???

Finishing up a cam install and wanna install my 90# springs since i have everything off. Are there any other ways of install the springs other than using a compressor?

ive only heard of feeding string into the cylinder via the plug hole, then hand turning the engine and driving the piston up to hold the valves in, cant see that being easy.

Head removal.

Not to be a debbie downer here but, If it were me i wouldnt even attempt it without air. All it takes is one valve out of twelve to drop down into the cylinder and guess who's doing a head gasket...... if you dont have a air compressor maybe you can borrow a air pig from someone and use that??

Your best bet would be to remove the heads...unless you can borrow a compressor or keep the stock valvetrain for the vs cam.

rent one.

Is it safe to run the stock valves with the vs cam untill I can get a chance to install the 90# springs?

I've done the spring/rope. It's not so bad.. not ideal, but not great. Just make sure you turn the motor to hold the valves with teh spring/piston. If not.. call me and I'll tell you exactly what tools are needed to fish a valve back up into the guide.

First time is always a learning experience

Honestly, all you need is a little roofers air compressor. Just a 3-5 gallon is enough to do the job