
TbirdFan76
- Reaction score
- 10
- Thunderbird Year
- 1957
Purchased a rebuild kit from Hills last week and yesterday attempted to insert the new parts.
While trying to insert the valves from the kit I've run into a problem inserting the valves into the fuel section. The valves seem to be the same size as the ones removed but won't seat into the openings. I've used a fair amount of force to tap them into place but the best I can accomplish is to get only one side of the valve in place. I've smoothed out any stakes in the openings.
Picture of new valve (top) & old valve (bottom).



I need some advise on how much force to use to get them into the openings. I'm using a socket to pound the valve into place. Is there some special tool for this?
While trying to insert the valves from the kit I've run into a problem inserting the valves into the fuel section. The valves seem to be the same size as the ones removed but won't seat into the openings. I've used a fair amount of force to tap them into place but the best I can accomplish is to get only one side of the valve in place. I've smoothed out any stakes in the openings.
Picture of new valve (top) & old valve (bottom).




I need some advise on how much force to use to get them into the openings. I'm using a socket to pound the valve into place. Is there some special tool for this?
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