used it this weekend works great thanks tim

 

Hey Tim I just sent you money for a complete kit.

--Alexander

 

I am back in town now and have plenty of tools in stock. Let me know if I can help.

Tim

 

Paypal sent for the LS1 kit.

thanks

 

Payment received 02SCVette. I will get in the mail to you Wednesday afternoon via USPS Priority Mail.

 

sending money for the kit thanks

 

Just sent money for the kit. Thanks a lot.

 

Payment sent for tool. Thanks,
Mav.

 

Hey Tim,
I received the Kit Saturday. Looks like you used some very good quality materials (I'm a Quality Engineer!). I plan on using it in a week or so.

Thanks,
Mike

 

I received everyone's payments and will be shipping your tools out in the morning.

Thanks 02SCVette,
We spent alot of time finding the right materials that would work for what we wanted in the tool as well as alot of trial and errors. With the included directions followed for the use of the tool the swap will be a breeze. (As a side note I am also in the Quality Field with a major Automotive Supplier which is pretty cool)

Thanks,
Tim

 

got mine today, getting ready to put it to use later this evening

 

Got the tool but FWIW the supplied stud doesn't like 450lb open springs my nut now is secured fastened to it. (stretched threads I suppose)

I used arp lube too....

 

Hey Tim,
I used to work in the automotive quality field too. Great field to work in and it can be pretty challenging.

I've read the instructions you supplied with the kit and I have some questions before I start on this. I'll be using your 2nd method with the air fitting. Should I manually rotate the engine to get the cylinder I'm working on close to TDC before applying the air or just let the air rotate the cylinder to that position? Also, is it best to work in a particular order like following the firing order or does it not matter?

Thanks,
Mike

 

Yours is the first stud failure I have heard of other than a failure when the stud and nut weren't lubed before use. Many people have installed 450# springs with no problem.
Email me with more details such as how many times the tool was used before the nut threads stripped. Are you sure you used the supplied hardened nut and lubed the nut and stud BEFORE putting the nut over it? John

 

After the pushrods are removed, the engine will rotate by itself when air is applied. Actually, when using the air hold method, the piston ends up at bottom dead center (BDC) from the air pushing it down. The order in which you install the springs doesn't matter. most people just start at the front and work their way back. John (Tim's Dad)

 

Thanks for setting me straight on that. I was thinking backwards on what the air will do. I'm planning on doing the swap this weekend so I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Best tool around, 12 Spring swaps, no problems.

 

Tim, payment sent for LS1 tool. Thanks, Guss

 

Payment sent. I signed up for LS1tech just for this tool! Thanks.

 

Rec'd tool. Thanks!