Any ideas where to rent one. I dont really wanna buy one but if I can't rent one then I'll have to buy it. Help please. TY

 

Im sure you could rent one at Autozone or Napa.

 

I rented one but it won't fit under the cowl.

 

There is a guy on ls1tech (Tim's tool) that sells a tool for 25-30 bucks that will do a good job and it is something you will need in your tool box if your going to working on these engines..... here is the link from the tool section...I have one and have used it many times it is worth the $$$

https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fabrication/317675-tim-s-valve-spring-tool-now-available.html

 

Thats the one I used. It was a lifesaver!!!!

 

I don't really wanna buy one though. If I can't find one then I guess I'll have to.

 

I rent out the crane tool as well as a whole cam swap package. pm me for details. Lots of ls1tech guys have used my tools.

 

You can buy the cheap $10 valvespring tool at an auto parts store and then modify it to fit under the cowl. It's not the greatest but it works. Just make sure you get a strong bolt to use with it (Dont use your rocker arm bolts, they will break)

 

Please don't use the autozone one... It sucks...

 

I bought the tim's tool and it worked out well for me. Too bad you are not closer to me, I would let you borrow it.

 

Well worth it...

 

The Crane tool cuts your time for the spring swap in HALF it does two at a time and is a kick *** tool.

You can grab one from Byunspeed for 122 shipped and sell it afterwards for 100.00 all day long

 

OR you can buy it from an other sponsor for $100. You still have to pay shipping to get it home. I rent it out and its a heck of a lot cheaper to rent it from me. I wouldnt pay $100 for a used tool you can get new for the same price.

 

Blanco runs a hell of a deal. I would deal with him. I went ahead and bought my own valve spring tool for future spring changes. I was going to go with Blanco before hand though.

 

Life my be pretty tough if this guy can't splurge and spend 30 bucks on a good valve spring tool like Tim's ... somebody take up a collection for this poor dude..

 

Got myself a Larry Tool & with an air ratchet it takes about an hour....

 

Got to love air ratchets! You should see the Crane tool go with an air ratchet.
You cant get the springs on fast enough..lol Anyway I would just make the larry tool to be honest with you guys. It's a 15 minute job and 5 cents worth of material. IF you dont have the apptitude or tools to do it you shouldn't be swapping a cam..lol