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Tools for replacing valve springs

Sudden

Sudden

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I'm replacing valve springs and want to know what the best tool is to use to compress the valve springs. I've done many V8s but never did an engine with one bank against the firewall.

TIA.
 


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That's the type I have always used, just be sure to use compressed air in the cylinder so you don't drop a valve into it.
 
tu8i1o7 said:
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That's the type I have always used, just be sure to use compressed air in the cylinder so you don't drop a valve into it.
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Yeah, I'll have a compressor here. I'll look for a tool like that. I assume you mean it will fit in that cramped area. Thanls.
 


Sudden said:
Yeah, I'll have a compressor here. I'll look for a tool like that. I assume you mean it will fit in that cramped area. Thanls.
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Yea, i have used it on my 05 with the heads installed. I didn't think the lever style worked with the heads installed on the block since it would just push the valves down.
 
nice... I thought there wouldn't be enough pressure to use those. Hopefully you don't get a stuck lock haha
 


Think I'm set. I used this one on my '66 corvette. It worked good. Looks like by the video theres enough room.

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