Pacbrake and valve springs question

[maggies man]

Has anybody out there installed a Pac Brake, and changed their own valve springs on a '92 Dodge Cummins. I'm thinking of doing all the work myself. Buying Pac Brake kit from Thoroughbreddiesel.com. Can the springs be changed without removing the head? is a valve compressor the only special tool that is necessary. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm a newbie here and hope this works. Learning a lot reading what you guys have to say. Just changed the throughout bearing and pilot bearing at 180,000 miles, clutch disc, and everything else was fine.

 

[Paychk]

Yes the springs can be changed without removing the head. Simple hand-tools are all that is needed as well as the spring compressor.

PS welcome to the forum!

 

[NIsaacs]

Yes, not hard at all, Napa has one that works well. Make sure the piston is up on each spring change so you don't loose the valve.



Nick

 

[RSchwarzli]

Yup. Took a few hours the first time. Very easy. Get the Listle valve spring compressor for head on vehicle applications. I will also look for the link to the how to article. I found it very useful when I did mine.

Congrats on your first post too! Nice to have you here!

Robert

 

[RSchwarzli]

Here are two threads to read that will cover everything!

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...108038-anybody-ever-change-valve-springs.html

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...rections-60-exhaust-valve-spring-install.html


Edit: found one more with a good link. Although his is off the 12v forum, most info will still apply in your case.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...94-1998/190989-60lb-valve-spring-install.html

 

[maggies man]

Thanks for all the great advice you guys have to offer. Swift and friendly responses, makes this job a lot easier, not to mention the bucks saved that can go toward another upgrade. What a great forum.



Pat

1992 reg. cab, 5 speed stocker--- for now.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Pat,

Its people like you that make this place what it is!

Glad we could help!

Robert

 

[maggies man]

I installed the 60# valve springs, and adjusted the valves today. In about one week I will install the Pac Brake. The only trouble I had was trying to go with the Lisle spring compressor. Had so much trouble right from the gitgo that I drove the 15 miles to Napa Auto and bought the KD 2078. After I got the hang of it on #1cylinder the rest went much easier. Enjoyed the job and saved $270. 00 in labor, plus $90. 00 on the valve adjust. $26. 00 for the Lisle at Geno's, and $36. 00 for the K. D at Napa. Used all the instructions from this forum. Tell me T. D. R. isn't worth the bucks.

 

[Greenleaf]

I have one of the Lisle compressors and it didn't work well. I modified it quite a bit and now it works slick. The only problem I have had is the fact I have to lay across the top of the radiator. I gained some pounds (55) and that didn't help. So I now use two seat backs from a school bus (one atop the other) and it is very comfy, so much so, in fact, that I have been found to nap right on the spot.



Where did I score the two school bus seat backs?????????? I ain't sayn'

 

[RSchwarzli]

G-leaf - There is alot of things we wont ask you as we know you aint sayin!



Maggies - Glad to hear it worked out! Isnt the TDR great?