[DeTomaso] Best valve spring compressor

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

I did a couple of weeks ago. I think it took me about five minutes to get all eight valves out of a head with a mechanical lever type compressor ("parallelogram" type).

Tomas

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From: "Paul - Home" <thedrol at pobox.com>
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> 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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