what valve spring sompressor to use?
09-26-2006, 03:52 AM
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I have used the screw down type that GM uses and SLP sells, worked OK, and the crane tool - worked quite a bit better.
Cylinder to TDC and air to hold the valve up.
I used a leak down tester for the air - they are pretty cheap, good to have, and let you see immediately if the valve is moving when you're clamping the spring.
Cylinder to TDC and air to hold the valve up.
I used a leak down tester for the air - they are pretty cheap, good to have, and let you see immediately if the valve is moving when you're clamping the spring.
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09-26-2006, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mvvette97
is it best to use air or the TDC method?
09-26-2006, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Studytime
I've never used the Crane tool, but I heard it's difficult to use it on #7 and #8. Comments?
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Which tool you use is a money issue. The crane dual tool is the best there is but it is expensive. It was worth my money. There are home made single versions out there and personaly I think if you spend $30-40 on it your an idiot. Its flat stock with a hole and a notch. Can be made for $12 at your local hardware store.
AS far as holding valves up you dont need to use TDC when your using air.
If you dont have air you can use TDC and nylon rope. The rope goes into the cylinder to hold the valves up from falling down.
I used air, its by far the quickest and easiest (unless the heads are off the car)
09-26-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Studytime
99BlancoSS, glad to know the Crane tool will work under the cowl. Nearly everyone I've talked to said it won't.
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It sits on the head semi flush with all the other stuff on the head. I'm not sure how someone could say that. You have rocker bosses and it sits in between and on them. TO say you cant use it under the cowl means you havent used the tool, you are a tool or your so BIG or FAT that you cant even put your own rockers on those cylinders. Its that ridiculous of a statement.
09-26-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
If you dont have air you can use TDC and nylon rope. The rope goes into the cylinder to hold the valves up from falling down.
09-26-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by muncie21
You don't even need the rope. Just rotate to TDC and do your thing. The PTV clearance on our cars only allows the valve to drop a fraction of an inch.
09-26-2006, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mvvette97
Is there much of a chance that a valve could get bent from doing it the TDC way?
Take a valve and drop it 1/4 of an inch from the floor, that's as far as it will go. Nothing to accelerate it but gravity, and gravity isn't that powerful in this case.
09-27-2006, 05:16 AM
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Vinci has a good deal on the Crane tool, and the tool was designed specifically for the f-body two rear cylinders because you really can't see in there too well. Check Vinci's web specials, it is usually in there for $89.
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09-27-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by muncie21
Uh-nope...
Take a valve and drop it 1/4 of an inch from the floor, that's as far as it will go. Nothing to accelerate it but gravity, and gravity isn't that powerful in this case.
Take a valve and drop it 1/4 of an inch from the floor, that's as far as it will go. Nothing to accelerate it but gravity, and gravity isn't that powerful in this case.