Whats the best valve spring compressor?
Whats the best valve spring compressor? I got some L92's recently and i will be assembling them soon. What is the best valve spring compressor to use. I don't want to spend $300. I will be assembling the heads on the bench. Also, any good tips to assembling heads? I have assembled engines just not the heads. Thanks fellas.
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...Number=99472-1
This is the tool I have but you may have to bolt the head to the bench. look half way down the page.http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=17
This is the tool I have but you may have to bolt the head to the bench. look half way down the page.http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=17
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I have these tools for my car. They are the best in my eyes.
http://www.buxtonengineering.com/
Jesel also make a nice one too.
http://www.buxtonengineering.com/
Jesel also make a nice one too.
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If you can find a way to hold the head at the right angle you can use a drill press.
You just need to cut a large window in a properly sized old socket to acsess the keepers. A pick tool also helps with the keepers, like a dentists pick.
I have a set up like this at work, I'll take some pictures if there is any confusion, or people would like more info.
You just need to cut a large window in a properly sized old socket to acsess the keepers. A pick tool also helps with the keepers, like a dentists pick.
I have a set up like this at work, I'll take some pictures if there is any confusion, or people would like more info.
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On the older 350 heads (w/them removed from the engine) I was able to use a very large c-clamp along w/ a thick piece of metal that I grinded into shape in order remove the keepers. I wouldn't recommend this method, but all stores were closed and I was curious.
