Valve Spring Compressor and Tools
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Valve Spring Compressor and Tools Which compressor is everyone using to change valve springs with the heads on? And where can I get one? Also, has anyone ever used the new one from SLP? It looks pretty good, but then again I'm not sure what to use? Here's the link to the SLP compressor: SLP Tool Set, Valve Spring Compressor...
Thanks,
Kyle
<small>[ June 10, 2002, 07:17 AM: Message edited by: LS1 Kyle ]</small>
Thanks,
Kyle
<small>[ June 10, 2002, 07:17 AM: Message edited by: LS1 Kyle ]</small>
Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools That compressor looks just like the one that I used (borrowed from a GM service Techician). It works great. The twist handle comes off, which allows the use of a socket wrench.
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools Sweet!! I guess I'll have to order one! Were you able to get to the back springs fairly easily with the handle off?
Thanks again,
Kyle
Thanks again,
Kyle
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools Kyle, yes, you can get to the back springs fairly easily with the handle off. Just use a 5/8" socket (or ratcheting wrench) to compress the spring.
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BlackhawkSS:
<strong>i borrowed one from auto zone and it worked fine for 3 springs swaps. its also the same one sears sells
Jerry</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You don't happen to know the Sears item number do you?? Figured I'd ask before calling...
<strong>i borrowed one from auto zone and it worked fine for 3 springs swaps. its also the same one sears sells
Jerry</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You don't happen to know the Sears item number do you?? Figured I'd ask before calling...
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools I posted directions with pictures on how to make your own compact spring compressor. It works great, especially on the rear passenger side springs. Click below:
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor and Tools sears part number 47704 if i remember right. i just bought one of these the other day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
