Will this tool work ok on double springs and without removing the heads? Been reading some posts that go both ways (yes and no) and just need some more input. We are doing my cam swap tomorrow, and was able to borrow this tool from a friend.

If not, what other one would you guys recommend? I read about a NAPA tool (SER912) that was supposed to work ok. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the help.

 

Should have posted in the tools section as well, but....

Larry's tool works GREAT! Dbls, sgls, dont matter. Exellent tool.

I used the Moore tool, bent the **** out it on new singles, and had little aluminum shavings all over, POS! It can work with Dbls, but I will not use one ever again.

 

Sorry about the wrong forum ...

Thanks for the advice. Is the Larry tool something you have to order though or can you get it at a parts store?

 

My bud & I on here(BLKWS6) have done 20+ cam installs for members on this board, and we use both the More tool and the Larry tool(unless we drop the motor,for additional work) the more tool is great for the "front springs" before you start getting under the cowl and having to add extentions, its usually faster than the Larry, but once under the cowl the Larry tool cant be beat, i have found that after multiple installs,the nut on the Larry tool will start to "eat" into the metal plate,we started using a small bearing under the nut to combat this.

 

Where can I get the Larry tool, and how much do they run?

 

larry98@alltel.net $40 delivered.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fabrication/95463-anyone-needing-valve-spring-tool.html

 

Save your self some heartache and buy a crane double spring tool and be done with it!

 

Advance Auto has a tool for less than $20 that works perfect and you're not messing with the rocker arm studs.

 

Get this tool. It's pricey but well worth the money.

 

Your dang skippy it is! Just don't know till ya try em all I guess?Or could go with the best to start with. Think about it change two springs at once!Can't beat the crane!

 

Actually, it is not the "Larry" tool, but Gto69Judge's tool. Larry copied my design and sold it for $30 shipped. Now he has increased the price to $40! I think Larry has become greedy! That is way overpriced but he does make it available to people who don't have the time or ability to construct one. I posted the original thread 3 years ago describing how to make my tool yourself is listed below. Be sure to use a longer bolt or prefferably a stud or threaded rod to engage 5-6 threads of the bolt hole before compressing the spring.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66030


If you are going to spend $40 to purchase this tool, you should look at the Crane tool which compresses TWO springs at once and is almost as compact.