V-12 REBUILD - Valve tool needed

I am progressing on my V12 rebuild.

Does anyone have a K-D No. 925 Valve Guide Replacing tool for

sale or rent???

I am using newer one-piece valve guides with neoprene seals.

ANY HELP??

Here's an interesting read on K-D valve tools and how to use them when servicing Ford /Lincoln valves. These tools would certainly be an improvement over the Ford Valve bar I've been using all these years! http://ntractorclub.com/howtos/pdfs/K-D_valve_service_bulletin.pdf

I have that same original bulletin. - That No. 925 Tool was used not only for

the H V12 but for the Ford 4 Cylinder,6 cylinder and V8's. , so one would think

there would still be some of them around. I found the valve removal tool

(No. 917) by checking out several OLD machine shops, but have yet to find

the replacement tool.

I REALLY THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE MORE RESPONSE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I AM MOVING ON

You might try posting on the Fordbarn; many more flathead guys there who might still have this old tool.

google k-d valve tool 925

gene

MY BLOCK IS REBORED AND HOME - TIME FOR VALVES

I know this is old thread but I saw a KD 925 on eBay today here's the item #111592514968

I couldn't find one either. Used a looong pry-bar, and finally a small lawnmower engine clamp type spring compressor, worked on most valves. Ended up breaking most all the old valves, and had to patch the block when I scratched a couple bores where the valve guides go. Be careful.

Abe

I googled your 925 KD tool and saw that they do not recommend it being used to break loose frozen guides. I have used the KD lever with some success. I have also had success breaking off the head of the valve and driving down the guide to release the keeper. I used the straight shaft 49 to 53 Ford valves as replacements. A 50/50 mixture of acetone and ATF helps to break the seal of frozen guides. Any way you go it is tough to remove FOMOCO valves of this era.

If you should happen to have a block that is dry inside, (mine was quite oily and gritty), I'd give consideration to using a cutting torch on springs and valves. You can find a couple YouTube videos on how to do it for flathead Fords.

Abe