G80 Matchless Hairpin Valve Springs giving you a bad hair day?

[@georgemalkin6546]

Brilliant, I now understand how to assemble the top end on my G2, thank you

[@coolhand1964]

That's great with the tray type bottom plates, try it with the cross drilled type. They have to be assembled before being placed on the head and I have found that type of tool useless for disassembly. The half moon compressor was money well spent.

[@colvinator1611]

I've just bought my 500 cylinder head and this video will be a great help when the head arrives. Thanks a lot, Colin UK 🇬🇧.

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you Colin. If I can be of help, feel free to contact me. [e-mail]

[@colvinator1611]

@@TheRideNut Hello Dick. I got my cylinder head delivered and it's in good condition with new valve guides. Adjacent to the exhaust guide is a small recess with a hole in the bottom high I believe is to feed oi to the guide. However, when I put oil I ( thin ) it doesn't drain away so I think the hole in the guide is out of line? What do you think?

[@TheRideNut]

@@colvinator1611 Hi Colin, not uncommon, and not a concern. Modern oils will provide adequate lubrication from simple splash. Originally AMC had drilled a hole thru the guide to allow oil to puddle in the recess of the head and trickle down and inside the guide. I'd not worry and simply move ahead. My recommended oil is Valvoline VR1 which has lots of zinc. If you are in the USA every NAPA store sells VR1 and I run 50 wt year round in Seattle. Best wishes on your bike.

[@colvinator1611]

@@TheRideNut Thanks a lot for that info Dick. I'll make a note of it and get the head built. Best regards, Colin

[@leomesqui]

it´s a piece of cake ... wonderfull 👏👏

[@budspaulding7121]

Gosh...... I forgot all about those devilish springs. Old gentleman that operated the AJS/"Matchbox" shop did them by hand too! He never let me in on easing over the edges like that. I can just see the twinkle in his eye as I type this 😊

[@TheRideNut]

You made me laugh. Yep, life is easier if you learn a few 'tricks'. Thanks for watching.. The RideNut

[@kevracer3980]

Just fitted my valve springs. So easy! Great job!

[@TheRideNut]

Glad it was helpful

[@Henry_Espirit]

Nice DIY instruction Dick, thnx! Keep up the good work.

[@RaceLab37]

Thank, great and simple.

[@gabriel76676]

Amazing

[@gentlerowdy]

where did you find that tool cassey its really gracious to use one

[@TheRideNut]

Look at page #93 in this book. You can make this tool easy. archives.jampot.dk/book/Workshop_manuals/1945-1958_Pitmans_book_of_the_AJS_7th_edition.pdf

[@gentlerowdy]

@@TheRideNut just cant thank you enough casey happy easter to you

[@TheRideNut]

​@@gentlerowdy You are welcome. Where on our wonderful planet are you, please?

[@gentlerowdy]

@@TheRideNut i am in india casey i am spending much of my time now in restoring classic motorcycles

[@TheRideNut]

@@gentlerowdy Thank you. India always looks inviting to me. Particularly the north. Stay Safe! DC