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Old 03-22-2007, 05:36 PM
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Default Which Valve Spring removal tool to use w/AFR heads

My mechanic has the Crane Cams Valve Spring Compressor tool for swapping springs, but as noted on Thunder Racings site, this tool does not work on AFR heads!

Just my luck....so, what tool is the popular choice for these heads?
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I hogged out the Crane spring tool to fit over the rocker mounts and it works fine. Every thing needs some modifications.
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The Crane tool didn't fit my Dart heads initially either. I used some clay to figure out where is was contacting the head and modified the tool accordingly. Just got done doing my stock heads with the tool and it still works great. Vinci has the best price on it>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Are their any other spring tool i can use as i have afr also, i was thinking tims tool, but i dont use paypal anymore.
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FRUSTRATED T/A,

I take other forms of payment besides paypal. Check, Money Orders, ect. Let me know if you are interested and I can send you my mailing address. I have plenty in stock ready to ship.

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Tims Tool is a great product and cheap.



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