Valve spring removal ???

I just recently replaced all my springs (901), keepers and rockers and I used the spring compressor that Baldsport had posted. Only problem that I encountered was re-installing the keepers on #'s 6,7 and 8 cyclinders where #7 the master cylinder was in the way and the others were just a little difficult because of their location ( I'm right handed with some what big fingers). Got one keeper crossways and had a hell of a time getting it out. I ended up using a rope then bringing the piston up to TDC and then I was able to get the spring to collapse more so that I could remove the keeper. Cpl hrs later I had fire in the hole....