Does anyone have a recommendation for a good valve spring compressor? I've tried the "overhead" style, but they don't seem to be able to compress enough (and I'm not sure how they work with multiple
KD tools sells a C-clamp that will work, if you can find it. P/N KD-380. Here's a website I found with a photo : http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3271 The one Sears sells is suitable only
I've got both types of valve spring compressors from Sears. Yeah they are marginal, but they will work. I've used both of them on both TR6 and TR4 heads during the past couple of weeks. The big "C" t
<< I have a "C" clamp type (with a lever, not a threaded clamp) from Sears that just flexes when trying to compress (are TR springs that stiff)? >> Make sure you place a socket or pipe on the valve r
FWIW, I found the Sears tool unacceptable even when installing springs (although I was installing high performance springs from BFE). However, I used to own the KD tools compressor I mentioned, and
I use a home-made steel flat shaped very much like the tool KD 912, on the web page pointed to by Randall. With an old rocker shaft or some plastic tabe to protect a new one, it's quick and effective
A friend of mine had a cheap and simple valve removal tool. He used a drill press with a fitting made out of a 3/4 or 1 inch brass pipe union that had been cut up a bit with a hacksaw for access to t
I've used that method, but my drill press cost a lot more than the KD spring compressor ! Randall /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@a