Which valve spring compressor to use?
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Staging Lane
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From: Southlake, TX
Which valve spring compressor to use? I am changing cams and valve springs in a couple of weeks. Which spring compressor is everyone using? Also, which pulley remover/installer should I use for the crank pulley.
Thanks
-Allen
Thanks
-Allen
Re: Which valve spring compressor to use? I posted a thread on LS1.com called "compact valve spring compressor" in which I describe how to make one and show a picture of it. It is very simple to make, easy to use, and is the perfect solution to the back springs that are so confined.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...=compact+valve
The 3 jaw puller that you need can be "rented" for free from Pep Boys, Murrays, or Auto Zone stores. I also suggest you get a bolt that is about 1.5" longer to draw the balancer back onto the crankshaft. You also need an impact wrench to get the balancer bolt off, and an air hold to keep the valves closed when changing springs.
<small>[ April 02, 2002, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: GTO69JUDGE ]</small>
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...=compact+valve
The 3 jaw puller that you need can be "rented" for free from Pep Boys, Murrays, or Auto Zone stores. I also suggest you get a bolt that is about 1.5" longer to draw the balancer back onto the crankshaft. You also need an impact wrench to get the balancer bolt off, and an air hold to keep the valves closed when changing springs.
<small>[ April 02, 2002, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: GTO69JUDGE ]</small>
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Re: Which valve spring compressor to use? This one works great!!!!
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3271
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3271
