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Sep 9, 2013 | 10:33 AM

ls1_johns

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valve train tool?

So bout to do my valve train swap wandering what tools you guys recommend I'm doing it in the car if that helps. Need to know what spring compressor you use that works under the vowel? Any help is appreciated

Sep 9, 2013 | 10:54 AM

thunderstruck507

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You want the Comp Cams kit that compresses 2 at once

Sep 10, 2013 | 04:27 PM

2000PewterT/A

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I have the Proform valve spring compressor, basically the same thing as the Comp one.

Sep 10, 2013 | 05:48 PM

sreve

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I bought Tim's tool (sold here, search) work well does not cost much.

Sep 10, 2013 | 06:43 PM

garygnu

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Texas Speed and the ws6 store sells them also .

Sep 11, 2013 | 07:21 PM

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might just be me but i've always been scared that one of the locks would fall down somewhere where it doesnt belong swapping springs on the car

Sep 12, 2013 | 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by USMC5811

might just be me but i've always been scared that one of the locks would fall down somewhere where it doesnt belong swapping springs on the car

Get a pen magnet to take the locks off and put shop rags around the valves so if one were to fall it wont go anywhere.

I have the crane spring tool but havent used it yet.