Tool found on garage wall

[corvette8n]

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

[1952henry]

Looks like.

[19Fordy]

Valve spring compressor is what it is.

[HCO41]

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

[Andy]

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

[34PKUP]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Originally Posted by HCO41

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

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

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by 34PKUP

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

Correct and the ends can still be purchased.

R

[HCO41]

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

[V8 Bob]

Originally Posted by HCO41

Not a rare tool. Not for flatheads. I have one like it that is used as valve spring compressor on overhead valve engines...

Works great on flatheads as well as overheads.

[Mart]

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.

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by V8 Bob

Works great on flatheads as well as overheads.

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

[V8 Bob]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

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

I have the ends you pictured, but find it easier to grab the springs as shown, allowing more room to split and remove the valve locks. I don't save used springs, so damaging them is not important.

[Mike51Merc]

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.