[DeTomaso] Best valve spring compressor

[Asa Jay Laughton]

If I had my druthers, I'druther use the air-operated style.  However, 
for on-the-engine work, I use this other style which allows me to pull 
the keepers, retainer and spring without removing the head.  Yes they 
work on the Cleveland 4V head just fine.  I've used it before to install 
spring shims on a head rebuild long after the heads were installed on an 
engine.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1973 Pantera L 5533
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Paul - Home wrote:
> Have you used this on a Cleveland engine?  I was concerned that you 
> wouldn't be able to compress the spring enough to get the valve keepers 
> out.  The one time I used this type was on a four cylinder head and it 
> didn't work too well.  If it works well on a Cleveland head, I expect it 
> would be easier than the hand operated C-Clamp method which for me was a 
> pain.  It took a lot of time to align everything and due to the amount 
> of force required to activate the C-clamp, it was difficult to keep it 
> properly aligned.
>
> As for the air operated C-Clamp, it was a dream.  All of the springs on 
> a head could be removed in a matter of minutes.  As you press the air 
> actuator button the c-clamp extends slowly, let go as you get close to 
> properly align everything (it doesn't retract) then hit the actuator 
> again to compress the spring fully and you're done.
>
> Paul
> #9270
>
>
> Larry - Ohio Time Corp wrote:
>   
>> Hi Dug,
>>
>> I have used this kind for 35 years. I find them EZer to use then the big
>> C-Clamps models. I have never used the air model. As someone said remember
>> to wack the top of the spring with a rubber mallet to loosen the keepers up.
>>
>> http://www.nextag.com/KD-Tools-KD-2078-531846056/prices-html
>>
>>
>> Larry (tool whore) - Cleveland
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
>> Behalf Of Doug Braun
>> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 11:18 AM
>> To: DeTomaso Forum
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Best valve spring compressor
>>
>> Hey Guys,
>>
>> 	What experiences has anyone had with valve spring compressors?.
>> This would
>> be the type for removing valve stem locks when the heads are off the engine.
>> Am I correct in assuming the "C"-clamp type are a better bet than the stud
>> mount type for removing stubborn valve stem locks?
>>
>> Doug Braun
>> blue 73L #5505
>>
>>
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