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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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All, I am halfway into the cam swap. I am ready to do the springs and I have the Larry's spring tool, but I am not quite sure I understand how to use it. I see the threaded bolt goes into the rocker arm hole, however it seems like the tool is so long the back rests on the head. Wont it dent the head since it is made of aluminum??

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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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that is where it is supposed to rest. screw your stud in, place the tool on the stud, then put washer and nut on. then take a ratchet and tighten until you can get the locks off. then loosen
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the clarification. I was just concerned that it would "dent" the heads with the pressure it takes to compress aftermarket springs (Comp 918's).
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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you could always just use a piece of cardboard or some sheets of paper as a pad.
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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You will be surprised how little pressure is put on the heads. 90% of it is over the stud and top of the spring, it won't mess the head up

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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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thanks guys, that is the greatest tool ever!! super easy to do the springs.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Where did you order the tool from? I need a spring compressor that works. It took forever with the one I borrowed from Autozone. Thanks.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Trey, email Larry at:

larry98@alltel.net
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Sorry Trey but unless I can get at least 10 more guys wanting the tool I won't be making any more. Orders were too slow to stock the tools.

Glad the tool worked out well for you Scott.

If you are concerned about scraching the head then a piece of aluminum tape on the tool should be good insurance. I didn't use anything when I did my head and no scraching. I did keep the tool and head clean.

Thanks to all who ordered. I appreciate your business.
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