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Old 10-01-2008, 11:38 AM
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ok guys i found out my truck didnt have hd 60lb exhaust springs put in like the previouse owner said, i just got my exhaust brake in the mail and need to put some springs in. the local diesel mechanic shop that does cummins can only do it by removing the head. i have one everything else performance on this truck from rear ends to gov springs how hard is exhaust srpings
 
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Old 10-01-2008, 02:01 PM
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Not too hard with the right tools. 06 Diesel just bought a spring compressor for $150 and it works great. No need to remove the head to do the springs. Find another diesel shop.
 
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Old 10-01-2008, 02:15 PM
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24 valves use the bolt hole that fastens the rocker arm so you can do all 4 valves in one shot. 12 valves, I'm not too sure if you can do em with the head bolted on.
 
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Old 10-01-2008, 08:11 PM
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well called doge today and they want $300 to install them not including springs i dont know of anyone else who owuld do it i would like to give it a try if someone could walk me threw it or show some pictures, im only doing exhast valves and not intake valves. woul djust a normail valve spring compressor do it? any mor info would be gladly appreciated.
 
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they are only 60 pounds........gasser springs are triple that or more......
 
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Old 10-02-2008, 12:55 AM
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so that must mean that a normal valve spring compressor would do the trick can i get anymore how to tips
 
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Old 10-02-2008, 01:41 AM
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if you need help with this call one of the supporting vendors that also has a shop I am sure they can point you in the right direction. jason and diesel nut has always been helpful
 
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ya he is who i bought my injectors, fuel plate and gov spring kit from he awnsered his phone at 1 in the morning when i was having problems with my clutch
 
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well let us know how it turns out and a write up could be very handy on this
 
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I did a little searching - unfortunately there isnt any pics but the writeup is pretty good. Maybe we can find some pics to go with it:

http://www.pacbrake.com/PDF/L5930.PDF
 


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