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I drilled a hole in the end of an old screw driver handle after removing the metal part. Worked like a champ. You can buy them from Summit/Jegs too that I know of. I think their Powerhouse brand.
i would never use a hammer on a valve seal. a deep socket does work good.
a dab of wd40 on the valve and push her on.
hammer is a no no in my book.
proform has a cheap valve tool, not sure if it will work with an LS1 valve seal. never checked the sizing.
good luck.