The advantage to removing the valves and springs is, you can sandblast the head without doing any damage to the valves, etc. Then hose it down (with solvent)and take it to the engine shop for cleaning and valve assembly. Thanks Tim, I'll look further.

Would this work?

http://www.harborfreight.com/universal-overhead-valve-spring-compressor-60335.html


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