what valve spring compression tool are you using????

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Jan 21, 2007 | 01:32 PM

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what valve spring compression tool are you using????

i would like to know what tool everyone is using to do the valve springs on
their engines while in the car?? I have the l shape handle tool but will not get to the back valve springs. I also have the screw type that compresses just the spring. What tool is everyong else using???

Jan 21, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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This is one I made. It's a copy of the Tim's Valvespring tool you can buy on here for $40.

You can also use the AutoZone tool for most of the springs.

Jan 21, 2007 | 02:44 PM

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+1 on the larry / Tim type of tool. I made a double "tim's tool" myself out of 1/4" stock.

Jan 21, 2007 | 02:50 PM

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You can also use the AutoZone tool for most of the springs.

I used that when I changed mine. It's nice and small and can get to the back ones, but the people who designed it must have been idiots. The rotating head is made out of metal and the edges are sharp where you fingers go to turn it. There was no effort at all in smoothing them down. This is no big deal if changing a couple springs. But after one side my hand was hurtin pretty bad from turning that damn thing so much. I would vote on the larry/moore/whatever you want to call it tool.

Jan 21, 2007 | 03:00 PM

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I used this one too

Jan 21, 2007 | 03:04 PM

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I used Tim's Valvespring tool, worked great.

Jan 21, 2007 | 04:04 PM

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You can also use the AutoZone tool for most of the springs.

Don't use this tool. If you have any type of spring surface treatment such as nitriding or shot peen, you will scratch the spring surface and can significantly shorten the life of the spring.

I used the Crane/Vinci tool that Vinci sells for about $80>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Jan 21, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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who sells the tims tool?

Jan 21, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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who sells the tims tool?

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=317675&page=1

Jan 21, 2007 | 06:26 PM

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i am actually about to order one of those real soon.

Jan 21, 2007 | 08:15 PM

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crane

Jan 21, 2007 | 09:45 PM

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Jan 21, 2007 | 10:33 PM

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yeah doesn't work on double valve springs anyway???

Jan 21, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by davered00ss

This is one I made. It's a copy of the Tim's Valvespring tool you can buy on here for $40.

You can also use the AutoZone tool for most of the springs.

i like the one you made but the universal on sucks!!!!!
how long is the bolt you used and how well will it work on double valve springs???

Jan 21, 2007 | 11:14 PM

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crane here also. worked great. defenatly worth the money. and it does a cylinder at a time

Jan 22, 2007 | 04:36 AM

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crane tool.

Jan 22, 2007 | 08:35 AM

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i really appreciate all the help!!!! I have already installed my cam and was working on the valve springs and the tool i have like i said doesnt work on the back cylinders. but thanks for the help and i will have pics and videos up on the install. by the way i am installing the TSP MS4