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Old 04-08-2008, 03:52 AM
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ok im almost done with my cam swap i used a 1/4 wooden dowel to hold up the lifters and it was easy but now i need to change the springs any one got a spring removal tool a can borrow or rent please let me khow my number is 1310 903 8073 im in the city of lynwood
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Bump, help a member out.
Old 04-08-2008, 11:18 AM
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how far are you from san jose?
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I'd lend you my Vinci/crane tool. I have lent it out in the past, but its at the Ex's house, and she's not a happy camper right now if you can wait til the weekend, I can let you borrow it.
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id just buy the tool. well i did! lol. but id recomend you do! it wont be the last time you use it, and it will pay for itself
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yeah ur right im going to order it from jegs 1 -2 day shipping
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i love my crane cam one. changes two at a time. witch one are you planning on getting?
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same one crane cam
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Good choice. Great tool!
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
Good choice. Great tool!
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Originally Posted by stangkiller2005
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Originally Posted by droptopT/A
same one crane cam

link? and can you use it in the car?
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lol..ive always wanted to use that smiley..no offence!
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well i ended up buying the auto zone valve spring removal tool and it worked great im having alot of fun with this cam almost done cam is in and valve springs are replace
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can i see a pic of the tool? i remember when i bought one from an auto parts store i couldnt even figure how to use the POS lol.
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any tips on installin slp under drive pulley im having a hard time getting that thing on cAN I PUT IT IN THE OVEN AND WARM IT UP
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The autozone tool should work ok on single springs, I couldnt get it to work on my PP golds (duals). Anyone want to buy an Autozone tool?

THe autozone tool looks something like this:


THe crane/vinci tool looks like this:




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