Valve collets can be fiddly to remove and replace, but Ed’s got the answer: a magnet on a screwdriver helps greatly.
For more helpful tips, check out our course How To Remove, Revive And Decoke Your Engine Cylinder Head.
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1:49An Introduction to Classic Engine Maintenance
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22:15Basic Engine Servicing Top Tips
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12:44Timing the Ignition and Replacing and Gapping Points
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