Can someone tell me how the split cotter pin is removed from the valve stem? Thanks in advance.

Rick - AE9D

Rick,

You have to remove the cylinder head from the engine and set it on a small piece of wooden dowel so that the valves won't move. You then push the outer ring of the valve spring retainer down. We made a tool out of a piece of metal tubing that will press all around the outside of the retainer. A light tap with a small tack hammer will pop the retainer loose from the clips.

Thanks for the info Bill. I wasn't sure how the clips were in the retainer. I presumed the retainer needed to be pushed down, but I didn't want to force it too hard. A little coaxing as you suggested and the retainer pushed down, then I was able to replace the valve spring.

Thanks again!

Rick - AE9D