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03-11-2016, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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Which Valve Spring Compressor
I am looking to purchase a valve spring compressor for work on my Model A engine...
Any suggestions on which one would be best...?? I am thinking of ordering one off of ebay... Perhaps a vintage K-D brand one but don't know which one.. Thanks, |
03-11-2016, 04:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which Valve Spring Compressor
After several tries, (and buying several that just didn't work for me) I finally got one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-K-D-...538526&vxp=mtr This one works for me anyway.
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03-11-2016, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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I just bought this one from Snyder's and it worked great dissembling. Haven't started to reassemble yet.
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03-11-2016, 10:10 PM | #5 |
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I have the same one from Snyders-I've used it on two engines so far, and it has been quick and easy to use. I actually have the other one shown in this thread (I pick up oddball tools at swap meets), but I never felt the need to use it.
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03-11-2016, 10:52 PM | #6 |
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03-11-2016, 11:02 PM | #7 |
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I have several different types. They are all adept at delivering severe pinches and blood blisters. Experience is the best, albeit often cruel, teacher!
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03-11-2016, 11:34 PM | #8 |
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Tried to use the modern one above the the vendors sell. Pain in the ass compared to one like this;
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03-11-2016, 11:35 PM | #9 |
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That's why I offer up the keepers with a pair of long-nosed needle nose pliers! I will grant that the Snyders lever type is easier to use with original-style valves and keepers.
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03-11-2016, 11:59 PM | #10 |
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MikeV - had one of those. Using it requires one hand to hold the spring compressed. Still a one handed operation to get those modern keepers in place. IMO, not a good choice for a spring compressor.
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03-12-2016, 04:41 AM | #11 |
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Being "thrifty", I used the one I already had like this:
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03-12-2016, 05:43 AM | #12 |
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That's the type I always use. Very versatile!
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03-12-2016, 07:07 AM | #13 |
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I made my own from angle iron and RHS. The angle bolts to the port and then a small riser from the RHS allows it to swing and lever up the spring. It just slides along the angle to line up with each valve. The RHS has a slot milled in the end and captures the spring so it doesn't kick out the side.
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03-12-2016, 09:15 AM | #14 |
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Whats an RHS?
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03-12-2016, 11:30 AM | #15 |
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RHS = rectangular hollow section in my book, but he may have a different meaning.
dave in australia, Got a pic?
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03-12-2016, 04:17 PM | #16 |
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Keep your eyes open for a Sunnen valve spring tool. I have tried different spring compressors and find the Sunnen I show in the attached photo the best. I liked it so much I bought a spare. The Sunnen is much easier on your hands as it is long and has a lot of good mechanical advantage built in to the design. The sliding tab locks the tool in an infinite number of positions of spring compression. The width of the tip is adjustable to fit various components. I had to wait about a week before one showed up on ebay. I checked when you started this thread and there were not any currently being offered. I assembled about 40 engines last year and know from experience what type I like best. JMO
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Without a doubt the sunnen is the best. Worked in an engine shop many years and did Model A engines for years. Only thing bad about the Sunnen was I wore it out after 30 years and had to buy another one.
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whatever you do use needle nose pliers to put the keepers back in, if the spring compressor slips its much easier to remove stuck pliers than your finger from the spring!
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I have the antique tool that Dave showed, Post # 16. I had to modify it a bit to get it to work well.
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I’ve just used the trusty old craftsman similar to the one pictured above with no issues.
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