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Valve Spring compressor Tools

Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Well many of u know there are many different ones.

What all you guys using??



Tried this one with no luck(broke the welds), it was a cheap one from a tool whole sale place like HF.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Most use the Crane or Vinci tools IIRC.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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I use the little bolt and flat metal piece deal a guy on one of the forums makes. Its only $30, but it works great if you dont change valve springs all the time since you can only do 1 at a time.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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i use the Lingenfelter tool, ive done countless cam swaps, and this tool works great!!!

Lingenfelter Valve Spring Compressor Removal Tool All GM LS Engines - Lingenfelter Performance
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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LS Valve Spring Compressor Tool Proform 67605 - Pace Performance Parts This little guy has worked pretty well for my needs.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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LS Valve Spring Compressor Tool Proform 67605 - Pace Performance Parts This little guy has worked pretty well for my needs.
damn thats a good price for that tool
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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I use the Crane tool.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I havent used it yet but I have one of these guys standing by
ENGINE OVERHEAD VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR AUTO MOTORCYCLE | eBay
But I like the look of the one from Pace. I may have to pick it up.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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I just got that proform one here a couple days ago, Autoplicity.com. Proform Parts 67605 - 67605
under $70bucks shipped for a dual crane type compressor. Havent used it yet but ive used the crane and it cant be beat, especially for this price imo...
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