Is there an amazing tool to help replace valve lifters/lashers/tappets?

[Deleted member 144409]

Hi all,

Is there a tool that can help change the lifters without taking the cam apart? I'm guessing something to mash down the valve spring? If so, it is vehicle specific or will there be a loaner at the O'AdvancedNapaZone? Or should I make one from spare PVC and hope?

Follow up dumb question but for piece of mind: Which direction does springy part of the lifter go? Against the spring or into the cam?

89 Raider, v6

Thanks!

David

 

[Toasty]

There is a really cool tool for the job, you have to remove the cams no matter what but you can do the job on the truck with the heads on. Maybe I can get a write up going over on the Adventure driven forum, I'm sure someone's doing them soon. The little end to the valve.

 

[haolepinoy]

I happened to see this recently. It's made by the 3000GT enthusiasts, but the description says it will also work on '89 and up 3.0L engines also.
https://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_viewItemBundle.asp?idProduct=34610

 

[Deleted member 144409]

Thanks! I saw something, maybe that, similar but it wasn't clear that it would work. I assumed since it was for rollers, it wouldn't be useful. The video helps.

Thanks to both of you!

David

 

[evomaki]

Schely Products Inc. 91400B. I've done two Monty's using this. Worked well. Search this site for discussions on this topic.

 

[Toasty]

We used one of these before and it worked real nice.

http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-3605...MIlYmx_LXa1QIVBJd-Ch2YxwEkEAQYAyABEgIVs_D_BwE