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valve spring compressor tool 700

posted by  johnstanleyho on  Sat Mar 12 17:32 CST 2005
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I have the valve compressor tool- that curved black lever. What tool do you use to compress the spring without the buckets to take the keepers off so you can inspect and grind the valves? Best source of the tool? Thanks








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    valve spring compressor tool 700

    posted by  Rludwick on  Sat Mar 12 22:58 CST 2005
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    You'll need something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30917&item=7960156862&rd=1
    I have one that has interchangable ends for smaller sized valves and a very good reach around that I bought from the folks at usatoolwarehouse.com that works very nicely but they don't show a picture of it on their website http://www.usatoolwarehouse.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OTC-4572&Category_Code=&Store_Code=USA
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    valve spring compressor tool 700

    posted by  geomar111 on  Sat Mar 12 22:49 CST 2005
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    OOOOPS...forgot you might need to file the side out
    of a 3/4 inch pipe nipple 'cause the valve and
    spring are inside the casting.(recessed)
    Dipping the tip of a flat screwdriver into axle-grease
    really helps put those 'keepers' back into place too.
    Best regards.








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    valve spring compressor tool 700

    posted by  geomar111 on  Sat Mar 12 22:39 CST 2005
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    John, the tool used for that job was $25 at
    sears the last time I needed one.
    Resembles a large C-clamp which enables you
    to remove the little 'keepers' that lock
    onto the stem of the valve. FYI, you can buy
    'lapping compound' (an abrasive paste)at the
    parts store and use a reversible drill to clean
    up both valves and seats. After cleaning them up,
    a half-shot of gasoline down each valvo port will
    determine which are seeping.
    Best Wishes!








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      valve spring compressor tool 700

      posted by  740ATL on  Mon Mar 14 07:11 CST 2005
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      the sears valve spring compressor doesn't work because the valve springs are recessed.... ask me how I know. :)

      The other one mentioned previously looks like it will work.

      Mike







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