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Aug 7, 2003 | 07:27 PM

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valve spring compressor

i'm looking for a valve spring compressor simular to the More Perfroamce valve spring tool for ls1/ls6's. Can this be used on standard SBC heads?? Or does anyone know where i can get one thats made for sbc?

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Aug 10, 2003 | 09:29 PM

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Re: valve spring compressor

They have one that is like a flat piece of 1/4 steel.
It is curved slightly & mounts one the rocker arm stud.
Not good if clearance is an issue.
Alot of tool companies make 'em.

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Aug 24, 2003 | 05:06 PM

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Re: valve spring compressor

i have that one, but you cant use it to change the springs while the heads are on the car, bitch to use on heavy springs too

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Aug 25, 2003 | 07:19 AM

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Glenn,

I have you down for one of mine.

https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...=7&fpart=1

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Aug 26, 2003 | 11:23 AM

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Re: valve spring compressor

Tbyrne has a kit with the spark plug air compressor fittings.

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