Spring Time

[TMSBOSS]

I am in the process of replacing the valve springs in my Boss. I am using the victory spring compressor, nice tool.

The problem I am running into is the spring do NOT all come out past the cam. Specifically, the exhaust spring on the forward cylinder drivers side will not clear the cam. The cam has a machined area near the cam lobe which blocks the path to remove the spring.

Has anyone else run into this issue? Fixes??

Thanks

 

[Double0Fox]

Curious to see if you found a solution to this? Or just pulled the cams?

 

[TMSBOSS]

Not yet. I believe the cams will have to come out.

 

[steveespo]

I am in the process of replacing the valve springs in my Boss. I am using the victory spring compressor, nice tool.

The problem I am running into is the spring do NOT all come out past the cam. Specifically, the exhaust spring on the forward cylinder drivers side will not clear the cam. The cam has a machined area near the cam lobe which blocks the path to remove the spring.

Has anyone else run into this issue? Fixes??

Thanks

I had this issue on my Gen 1 2011 car. The solution was to pack the area with paper towels and tape, have a helper with a shop vac and die grind the casting to get that 1 spring out. Not much needs to be removed. Wish I had a pic but I do not. Engine ran for 4 seasons and won an Arizona ST-2 Championship after that procedure so dig in. Taking the cams out and having to redo the timing is a much bigger PITA in my opinion.
Steve

 

[TMSBOSS]

Steve

Thanks

The spring "Almost" come out as is, almost.

Ill take a look and see if the cams are coming out. I need to pull the primary chains to install pump and sprocket anyway.

 

[steveespo]

Steve

Thanks

The spring "Almost" come out as is, almost.

Ill take a look and see if the cams are coming out. I need to pull the primary chains to install pump and sprocket anyway.

Oh, if you are pulling the chains, pump and sprocket anyway then by all means take the cams out. It is not too bad, get new cam cap bolts either Ford OEM or ARP makes a set.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Steve

Thanks, will do.

Do you have the ARP part number?

Kind of a slippery slope. If the cams are out, is it time for LM cams? Oh no....hold on. Lol

 

[Ludachris]

Steve

Thanks, will do.

Do you have the ARP part number?

Kind of a slippery slope. If the cams are out, is it time for LM cams? Oh no....hold on. Lol

While I'm in there, I might as well replace.... LOL! I do that all the time. It's all about efficiency, right?

 

[captdistraction]

ARP 156-1004 Cam Tower Bolt Kit


and yes on the L&M cams, when in rome

 

[TMSBOSS]

Well, the govt sent me a $1200.00 deposit today. Why?? I dont qualify. It would be rude to simply return the money.....right??

 

[captdistraction]

Ask yourself, would they return it to you?

 

[Ludachris]

Well, the govt sent me a $1200.00 deposit today. Why?? I dont qualify. It would be rude to simply return the money.....right??

If you returned it they’d probably misplace it anyway.

 

[Tonymustang302]

If you returned it they’d probably misplace it anyway.

my ex wife called me last night saying we were eligible when she checked the gov website.....i thought i made too much but if theyre sending us back 3k to split.....those sport cup 2’s just paid for themselves lol

 

[steveespo]

Steve

Thanks, will do.

Do you have the ARP part number?

Kind of a slippery slope. If the cams are out, is it time for LM cams? Oh no....hold on. Lol

ARP 156-1004 Cam Tower Bolt Kit Ford 5.0l Coyote 12pt 6mmx1.0

 

[Tonymustang302]

Bruh, your caps.......relax......i feel like you’re yelling at me

 

[TMSBOSS]

Copy and paste. No worries.

 

[TymeSlayer]

Tracy - you taking the engine out to do this? I'm sure it's not necessary but would make it easier in my mind.

 

[TMSBOSS]

My best answer is....Maybe.

If the cams are coming out and headers are going on, yes.

Still in negotiations with HR, Finance and Domestic Potentate.

 

[TMSBOSS]

No big changes this time. I did order an ATI balancer and ARP bolts for the tower, cams and balancer.

 

[302BOB]

Well, the govt sent me a $1200.00 deposit today. Why?? I dont qualify. It would be rude to simply return the money.....right??

Sending any money back to the Government will send red flags to the IRS to audit you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......cams or no cams................................