Vintage valve spring compressor tool L134 |
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Paulson1948
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Posted: 04 Feb. 2023 at 3:07pm |
Hello all, anybody have a this specific tool for sale or rent?
I just want to remove the valves to clean up good & reinstall. |
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oldtime
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Not likely to find one cheaper than this …
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Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
T98-A Rock Crawler using exclusive factory parts and Approved Special Equipment from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963) Zero aftermarket parts |
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Paulson1948
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Thank you, but that won't work on a flat head L134.
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rocnroll
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The $9.99 one in the upper right should I think.
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Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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Lee MN
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They work perfect 👍🏽 Lee |
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oldtime
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I’ve used the vintage craftsman spring compressors on both L & F heads without issue. Plus Dauntless heads.
It does not press against the block but rather it squeezes between the valve itself and the spring. Regardless that other compressor shown is much cheaper.
Edited by oldtime - 05 Feb. 2023 at 11:06am |
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Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
T98-A Rock Crawler using exclusive factory parts and Approved Special Equipment from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963) Zero aftermarket parts |
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Joe Friday
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The craftsman will work fine on L&F heads when the manifolds are off.
If you're working on a valve without pulling the manifolds or carb. the small one works better.
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Paulson1948
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Thanks for the replies.
I'm trying to remove the valves to clean them and reinstall them. I have an old compressor but since it grabs the whole bottom of the valve, I can't get to the retainer clips to remove the valve, the valve stem won't drop down so I can reach the retainers. The way I'm looking at this is the compressor needs to grab the perimeter of the bottom of the valve, the collar of the valve holding the spring in place, if I can grab it, the bottom of the valve would be allowed to drop down to reach the retainers. Any words of advice here would be appreciated. |
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Oldpappy
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I have used one very similar to the Craftsman tool in Ken's link for more than 50 years on all sorts of flathead engines, puzzled as to why "Paulson1948" thinks it wouldn't work.
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oldtime
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The valve spring is held on by the round valve “retainer”.
The retainer is held on by the split “valve locks”. The craftsman jaws are width adjustable so that the valve stem can easily pass downward dropping the locks below the retainer. Even with that it takes nimble fingers to remove/ install the locks onto the valve stem. Grease can be added to “stick” the locks in position when installing. Also be sure to plug the oil galleries with rags so when removing them the locks cannot drop down into the pan.
Edited by oldtime - 05 Feb. 2023 at 12:03pm |
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Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
T98-A Rock Crawler using exclusive factory parts and Approved Special Equipment from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963) Zero aftermarket parts |
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Joe Friday
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Sounds to me like there is varnish holding the keeper to the retainer.
The small handheld unit pushed off the boss, to you can tap the top of the valve to unseat the keeper. Have you sprayed acetone on the retainer and keeper to disolve the varnish?
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Lee MN
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Exactly! Lee😉 |
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Paulson1948
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I will spray acetone on the valve springs &; stuff tonigh!
Thank you
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RA472A
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If you're still looking, I have three "vintage" types that I doubt I'll need. Two are KD and one is the shorter, with the screw in from the end like the New Britain ones that would be the easiest to use if you are doing this in the jeep. The KD's are nice, but probably a tad too long. You can PM me if you like to see pics of them.
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Joe Friday
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I agree, the new britain would probably work best.
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