Never let it be said we-not-tight, but you can get a
valve spring compressor that'll fit at Sears. That's
where mine came from. Made in USA, too.
--- Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> wrote:
> "Charles D. Sorkin" wrote:
> >
> > Good evening list:
> >
> > I have decided with some encouragement from Frank
> to proceed with a rebuild
> > of a 1275 head. (Engine block comes later.)
> First problem: Where can I
> > get a valve spring compression tool that will fit
> this size head?
>
> Any hardware store.
> Buy a large "C" clamp, drill a 3/8" hole in the
> fixed end, use it as a
> valve spring compressor by tightening the knob.
> It also makes a great caliper press and, get this,
> it makes a great "C"
> clamp too.
> Hey you needed a giant C clamp anyway!
> Or you can borrow my giant C clamp. It is the only
> thing I ever used on
> Spridget valve springs.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Too many Sprites (again)
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and
> "mental illness."
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
>
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