 Valve spring compressor, Which one should I buy? |
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| jsaum |
 Nov 10 2019, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None  |
I have a few 1.8 heads I want to take apart and inspect. What is a good spring compressor tool to buy? I’m thinking about buying the Empi 5742 bench mount. Does anyone have experience using it?
Thanks, Jsaum |
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| Tbrown4x4 |
Nov 10 2019, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None 
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I've used similar valve spring compressors with good results. You have to support the valves with something soft while using it, because the locks can be very difficult to jar loose. Especially on an old head.
I have a small K-D spring compressor, and also a large C-clamp type you could borrow.   The small one is slower, but more controllable. The big one can be a little awkward, but is quicker. I can either ship them or meet you in Tukwila or ? @jsaum |
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| jsaum |
Nov 10 2019, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Tbrown4x4 @ Nov 10 2019, 08:13 AM)  I've used similar valve spring compressors with good results. You have to support the valves with something soft while using it, because the locks can be very difficult to jar loose. Especially on an old head. I have a small K-D spring compressor, and also a large C-clamp type you could borrow. Thanks for the offer and input. I’ve got a Jones to buy some new tools! These seem like they would be easier to store when not in use. |
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| Tbrown4x4 |
Nov 10 2019, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None
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Oh yes. I'm a bit of a tool whore myself. I understand the NEED. haha
The EMPI probably breaks down flat. (Nevermind. The uprights are welded.) |
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| injunmort |
Nov 10 2019, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
the $50.00 one from jbugs, like the one in the Haynes manual.
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| 914werke |
Nov 10 2019, 01:27 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,100 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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James I have the big C-clamp ver (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Superhawk996 |
Nov 10 2019, 02:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,857 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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If you're feeling crafty and already have a large C-clamp it can be modified to work! The aluminum bits were turned up on a lathe out of scrap metal. Slots allow the retainers to be fished out.  |
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| jsaum |
Nov 10 2019, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914werke @ Nov 10 2019, 11:27 AM) Rich, Let me know when you got time I’ll swing by with the heads and take a look. Thanks, James |
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| 914werke |
Nov 10 2019, 02:51 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,100 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I was lazy yesterday so Im working today....?
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| jsaum |
Nov 10 2019, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914werke @ Nov 10 2019, 12:51 PM) I was lazy yesterday so Im working today....? The wife is working let me see what time she’ll be home. I probably can come by in a couple of hours. |
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