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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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So this weekend I learned the hard way about compressing valve springs (snapped a rocker bolt flush in the head). Should I get the more tool or the crane? It would seem the crane would have more advantages (2 springs at 1 time, tension on 2 bolts instead of 1). Is there a reason to spend more money for the more tool>? Is there another tool havn't seen in the posts that is better?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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I've never seen the crane tool but I have the more tool and it is alot of money. I've done 3 spring swaps and its worked great every time. A few more swaps and I might have my moneys worth out of it. LOL. I'd say if your going to be useing it often or letting friend's use it then its not a bad investment. Do you have a link to a pic of the crane??
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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The Crane tool works awesome, well worth the money. I would buy that one and not look back.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Just ordered the Crane today while at work. It looks like its will take less time since your doing 2 springs at once. Plus it looks like a very well made tool.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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I just made a post about a cheaper alternative for a spring compressor.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Thanks for everyones input. I went with the crane becuase of the 2 springs at one time. It works awsome. You dont even need to really tighten down the bolts on the tool, its designed that well. Now im on to my next hurdle of trying to get my ms3 to idle Thanks again.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Spade
I just made a post about a cheaper alternative for a spring compressor.
Well i think that tool was the problem
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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The CRANE is the best tool made for or engines hands down....Its awesome! Saved me hours....
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The Tool that Spade made mention is the tool that I make. I love it when people (98 SS Blackattack) are so fast to make a statement that they know nothing about and do not have any facts to go on.

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