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09-14-2022, 11:49 PM | #1 |
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Valve Spring Compressor
While on a tour a freinds car started running rough. We found that he burned a valve.
What do you guys use or recommend for a valve spring compressor? Thee spring compressor I have doesn't seem to compress the spring far enough so we can get the keeper out. He has modern valves and retainers. Does the type that the vendors work pretty good? https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/7...oppingcart.htm
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09-15-2022, 04:58 AM | #2 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor
I use a standard OHV type compressor. It looks like this one, but I got it 40+ years ago, so I don't remember the brand https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER3...essionRank=12V
This type has been recommended for flathead motors, I got a used one on ebay some time ago, but haven't used it https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER3...ressionRank=15 |
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09-15-2022, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor
I used this yesterday. Easy peasy.
KCHEX 8" Valve Spring Compressor Hand Tool Automotive Engine Compress/Release New https://a.co/iyRhHGt |
09-15-2022, 08:30 AM | #4 |
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The antique spring compressors sometimes have to be modified to fit.
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09-15-2022, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor
I like the original Ford style, something like this:
https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/T6513T.html
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09-15-2022, 09:47 AM | #6 |
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09-15-2022, 10:29 AM | #7 |
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Concur the OHV type works well on the modern valves and springs. Shop around. You should be able to get on cheaper than shown in the post.
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09-15-2022, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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Or go cheap for under $11 ...
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...r+Hinge+Spring Advance Auto Parts: Door Hinge Spring Tool, #38384 You're welcome ... Last edited by amclass; 09-15-2022 at 02:39 PM. |
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09-15-2022, 03:58 PM | #10 |
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Biggest problem with that one is that you really need a buddy to hold the spring up while you place the keepers. I know you can use grease to make the keepers stick, but I've never been able to do it with one hand while yanking on a lever with the other.
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Well done!
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09-15-2022, 04:31 PM | #12 |
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So, i am going to guess that the best tool is the one that bterry showed on #3. Anyone see a problem with that one.
I am interested because i need to use one. I picked these compressors up at local flea markets. The small one is labeled Sunnen and it says for Model A Ford. How do these look to you expert valve guys. Last edited by old31; 09-15-2022 at 05:02 PM. |
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09-15-2022, 07:00 PM | #15 |
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Trust me, grease is the word!
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09-15-2022, 07:38 PM | #16 |
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Thanks guys. I ordered one of each. I may never need them again so i will donate to our club's tool crib so other members can use them.
Another question, his engine has double lock lifters. Does anyone know what size the adjusters are and where to get the wrenches. They are really thin.
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09-15-2022, 08:16 PM | #18 |
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I have one I bought in 70’s when I was doing flat head Willys Jeep engine. Works great on model A. Looks like half of a little scissor jack. One fork slides under keeper and one in between first coils of spring, then tighten a little hand wheel on end.
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Ruth--AS I recall the double lock lifter are 7/16 but not so sure I would buy before a measurement. The thin wrenches are found by luck. They are cheaply made and only turn up occasionally. Easiest is to grind down an ordinary wrench.
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09-16-2022, 12:30 AM | #20 |
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Thanks, That is probably what I will do.
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