Tool found on garage wall
 

I found this tool hanging on my Dad's garage wall can it be used for a valve job on a flathead?

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Looks like.

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Not a rare tool. Not for flatheads. I have one like it that is used as valve spring compressor on overhead valve engines. Bet it's not an offshore knock off.
Howard

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I use one simular with the 8BA valves in my flathead.

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Not for flatheads ?
With the correct forked end I have used one like it to replace several valves.

Re: Tool found on garage wall
 

Correct and the ends can still be purchased.

R

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I stand corrected. I'll give it a try if needed.
Howard

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Works great on flatheads as well as overheads. :)

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It's not specifically a flathead tool, but can still be used on flatheads.

I have one like that that I use for assembling the valves up before I put them in the engine. I then use the pickle fork to pull the guide down and slip the horseshoe clip in.

Mart.

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If you had the correct ends on that tool you could then have the tool jaws on top of the retainer and not pushed in the spring under the retainer.Then the tool is a pleasure to use as designed.These are the jaws.


R

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I've got a couple of those. They're made for big jobs whether overhead or flathead heads. As they say---- if the shoe fits, wear it.