 Valve Spring Compressor Recommendations Please |
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| tornik550 |
 Sep 18 2010, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None  |
Maybe I am doing something wrong but removing valve springs on my 914 has been a real pain. I have tried two different types. I can get the springs off but it is a real pain. I have a C type compressor from sears- didn't work. I also have the type that grips the spring and when you screw the knob in the spring compresses- never works as planned.
Any recommendations for a easy to use valve spring compressor? There has so be one that is much easier. |
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| 70_914 |
Sep 18 2010, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 4-December 09 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 11,096 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Taking them apart is easy.
1. Put your head piston-side down on a piece of plywood. 2. Place a shallow socket that fits nicely on top of your retainer. 3. Smack the socket with a 3# mini sledge. 4. Try not to smile as the little keepers go flying and the spring is free. Reassembly with the C-clamp style compressor is very easy. People won't like this idea, but it has worked well for me on my Type I, Type IV, 2.3 Ford and Rabbit engines. |
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tornik550 Valve Spring Compressor Recommendations Please Sep 18 2010, 08:38 PM
messix what are you having trouble with? getting the reta... Sep 18 2010, 08:45 PM
tornik550
what are you having trouble with? getting the ret... Sep 18 2010, 09:00 PM tscrihfield
[quote name='messix' post='1372729' date='Sep 18 ... Sep 18 2010, 09:24 PM tscrihfield
[quote name='messix' post='1372729' date='Sep 18... Sep 18 2010, 09:27 PM tornik550
[quote name='tscrihfield' post='1372741' date='Se... Sep 18 2010, 09:40 PM Cap'n Krusty You own a drill press and a grinder? Here's t... Sep 18 2010, 09:37 PM tornik550
You own a drill press and a grinder? Here's ... Sep 18 2010, 09:45 PM messix that tool is mostly for doing a spring change with... Sep 18 2010, 09:51 PM |
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