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12-21-2016, 06:49 PM #1
RIVA Titanium retainer install on my GP1800
I just completed the install of the Riva retainers on my SVHO engine. It's relatively easy with the Riva tool. Figure 3 hours to remove the camshafts, install the retainers and reinstall and time the camshafts. Having an extra set of hands really helps when doing the retainers. It reminds me a lot of playing that game Operation when I was a kid
It's amazing how much lighter the Riva Titanium retainers are on. Pics below for reference.
Now the engine is safe to rev 9200+++ RPM which will bring on some even better speeds and even better acceleration
Here is what you will need to do the job
RIVA Titanium Retainers
RIVA Valvetrain Upgrade Tool
R&D Top Dead Center Dial Indicator kit
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12-22-2016, 03:19 PM #2
I used that same tool when Rich and I did the retainers on my ski. I have no idea how anyone could do that job without the Riva too.
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12-22-2016, 03:31 PM #3
And now you sell the tool cause you no longer need it....
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12-22-2016, 09:19 PM #4
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01-07-2017, 10:03 PM #5
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01-08-2017, 05:58 PM #6
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01-08-2017, 07:10 PM #7
I heard just the Riva retainer and Oem springs you should be good....
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01-09-2017, 11:05 AM #8
thats an expensive tool! anyone is South Florida willing to lend tool to install retainers?
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02-07-2017, 03:34 PM #9
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I called my local shop and they quoted me 7-10 hours labor to install the new retainers. @ $85/hr labor, it makes getting above 8600 rpm a little pricey
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02-07-2017, 03:37 PM #10
I was charged $750 retainers with installation. He said he would need 4hours.
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