[tiemeyj]

I have my engine out to replace a snapped tunnel brake line. While it's out I'm chasing a few leaks and other issues. I noticed a pool of oil on my #6 intake valve a few hundred miles back and swapped the existing teflon seal with a viton version which seems to have stopped that issue...the teflon seal was worn down enough to see the spring's shadow through the plastic. I think I have an oil control issue in this cylinder after a quick inspection with a borescope so I'm trying to eliminate the easy stuff before digging into piston rings / cylinder.

So now that the engine is out and on a stand, I thought I would replace the #6 exhaust valve stem seal for good measure. After pulling the spring retainers, I discovered the outer spring was impossible to remove. Seems to be too much material around the cam box stud bosses. Has anyone experienced this and figured out a solution? It's a an original 1974 2.7

Thanks for any ideas

Justin