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Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > Well, I don't think Moore Performance is a sponsor here, but when a neat tool like this comes out, I think it's of interest to us anyway.
Take a look at this valve spring removal tool. Works on any 3/8" drive socket wrench. A little pricey, but may save alot of time for in-car spring removals.
<img src="http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/images/heads_12.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/images/heads_16.jpg" alt=" - " />
Anyone use one of these yet?
Ron,
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<small>[ November 21, 2002, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: Kimchee and Rice ]</small>
Take a look at this valve spring removal tool. Works on any 3/8" drive socket wrench. A little pricey, but may save alot of time for in-car spring removals.
<img src="http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/images/heads_12.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/images/heads_16.jpg" alt=" - " />
Anyone use one of these yet?
Ron,
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<small>[ November 21, 2002, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: Kimchee and Rice ]</small>
Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > How much does it cost, can you give us a link?
<small>[ November 21, 2002, 05:53 PM: Message edited by: Hugger ]</small>
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Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > Since I am in Charlotte, thought about buying one just to rent out to all my buds <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > That is probably one of the most brilliant tools I have ever seen. You could do a spring swap in less than 1.5 hrs with that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > I purchased this tool last week to use to change out my dual springs with the heads on the car, being as they're damn near impossible to do with a standard crank-down type compressor that we usually use on our vehicles.
I have it here sitting on the desk waiting for me to use it this weekend. It was a bit on the expensive side ($129), but if it's ease of use is ANYTHING better than the snap-on compressor I used last time, it's worth every penny.
I had planned to report on how well it worked for me after my spring re-install, and will do such at that time. So look forward to a future post on the subject.
I have it here sitting on the desk waiting for me to use it this weekend. It was a bit on the expensive side ($129), but if it's ease of use is ANYTHING better than the snap-on compressor I used last time, it's worth every penny.
I had planned to report on how well it worked for me after my spring re-install, and will do such at that time. So look forward to a future post on the subject.
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Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > I have used it. The thing is awesome for spring removal, but not so good for re-installation. It's hard to get enough leverage on the spring with one hand, and still line up the keepers with the other hand, and make sure the retainer doesn't drag on the valve. I finally chose to use the More Performance tool to remove them, and my Craftsman screw type to reinstall them.
Overall, I say it's worth the money if you do a lot of them. But if you only plan on doing one spring swap, use the standard type compressor. I use the one from Craftsman.
Overall, I say it's worth the money if you do a lot of them. But if you only plan on doing one spring swap, use the standard type compressor. I use the one from Craftsman.
Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > I used mine today to remove and reinstall a set of REV-1116 Dual Springs. All I can say is it was worth EVERY penny!
A few notes I had about it.
1) Work only with a max of about a 6 inch extension (I think I used a 6 inch extension for the back 2, and a 3 inch for the 3rd from the back), anything more than that and it's wobbly at best. For most of the springs I used the craftsman ratchet stuck right into the side of it, and then stuck a 2 foot long cheater pipe over it. It made it a peice of cake. I could pull down the compressor with one hand, and with the other hand easily put the two keepers in.
2) You can do almost all the springs one-person. I found it even difficult to have one person operate the compressor while another installed the keepers.
3) If you're using single springs, a Normal crank-down style compressor will probably work just as well, if not better (though your hands may feel better at the end of the day with the lever-style... mine sure as hell do). The more performance style compressor is a little time consuming due to having to unbolt and bolt down the compressor in each rocker arm boss. For dual springs on an f-body, this compressor takes the pie hands down though. Now if only a quick-attach/quick-release fastener for the compressor could be had... HMMmmm....
P.S. Anyone want to buy a Snap-On crank down style spring compressor? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
A few notes I had about it.
1) Work only with a max of about a 6 inch extension (I think I used a 6 inch extension for the back 2, and a 3 inch for the 3rd from the back), anything more than that and it's wobbly at best. For most of the springs I used the craftsman ratchet stuck right into the side of it, and then stuck a 2 foot long cheater pipe over it. It made it a peice of cake. I could pull down the compressor with one hand, and with the other hand easily put the two keepers in.
2) You can do almost all the springs one-person. I found it even difficult to have one person operate the compressor while another installed the keepers.
3) If you're using single springs, a Normal crank-down style compressor will probably work just as well, if not better (though your hands may feel better at the end of the day with the lever-style... mine sure as hell do). The more performance style compressor is a little time consuming due to having to unbolt and bolt down the compressor in each rocker arm boss. For dual springs on an f-body, this compressor takes the pie hands down though. Now if only a quick-attach/quick-release fastener for the compressor could be had... HMMmmm....
P.S. Anyone want to buy a Snap-On crank down style spring compressor? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Check out this NEW valve spring removal tool > have one of those on hand but havent used them yet.will post at a later date. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />