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Agas46cj
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Posted: 09 Aug. 2022 at 10:04am |
What valve spring compressor tool do you recommend for removing the valves? I had one, a c type with a lever handle and spring fork that worked for 5 of the 8 valves then failed on #6 and became yard art. The fork that goes on the spring bent back while compressing an exhaust spring. I have 3 more exhaust valves to remove so I can get my engine to the machine shop. So I need to buy a new one to get the valves and and also to re assemble. What tool do you use and recommend?
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48willys
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I’ve always used the c-type, mine happens to be a Craftsman brand. If yours is a cheap brand I would recommend investing in a better one. if it’s a good brand it may have been a defect, I’d check on the warranty.
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cpt logger
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For a few dollars more, the machine shop can finish this job for you. I have used both types of valve spring compressor tools & I prefer the "C" clamp type myself. I buy this kind of tool from pawn shops & at yard, garage & estate sales. Get the best quality one that you can find & afford.
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Ron D
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Vintage Blue Point CF-49 works nice. |
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Yes, the Blue-Point is a good tool. However, if you have big hands, you may find yourself a bit cramped for space when you remove/install the valve keepers. I Do.
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jeeper50
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I used the bluepoint C clamp type borrowed from a friend, during install I used a magnetic pickup tool with a bit of wheel bearing grease on it to get the stem keeper to stick in place when I removed the tool by sliding it sideways. I always lay clean rags in the valley drains to the pan to catch the strays
Edited by jeeper50 - 13 Aug. 2022 at 8:17pm |
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Agas46cj
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I ended up taking a 12” Bessey F clamp and grinding a 5/8 notch and welding a couple tabs to keep the spring centered. I think this one will work for a very very long time. Compressed the springs very easily.
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jeeper50
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Post a pic, maybe I can make one too
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Agas46cj
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I had to grind the ears off, I needed it to replace brake calipers and didn’t want to run out to buy a new one. Should work the same
Without the tabs to keep centered. It’s a 12” Wilton f clamp. The slot started with drilling a 1/2” hole, but I had to open it up more to be wide enough for clearing the keepers. If I had to do it again I would start by drilling a 5/8 hole Edited by Agas46cj - 14 Aug. 2022 at 4:30pm |
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