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motorheadted
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Valve spring compressor
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April 20, 2021, 02:04:47 PM »
The 'loaner" "C" type of valve spring compressor from Advance auto parts doesn't have the range or muscle for HP multiple spring set-up's.
What are you guys using ?
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blykins
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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April 20, 2021, 05:24:48 PM »
Ted, if you're looking for a more budget piece that will surely do the job, you can get a Proform 66832.
I used that one for a long time until I bought my LSM compressor.
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Nightmist66
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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April 20, 2021, 05:45:55 PM »
Had an old Proform unit. Didn't like it. I finally broke down and bought the LSM. Could not be happier. Works well with some decent solid roller springs too. Here's the one I have:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsm-sc-2000
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Jared
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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April 20, 2021, 05:50:33 PM »
I built one with a large c-clamp. It safely holds 1.625 springs with 300lbs of seat pressure fully open long enough for a goofball like me to install locks.
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motorheadted
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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April 20, 2021, 06:48:36 PM »
thanks for the input guys.
I lucked out, as my fellow motorhead neighbor had a old BIG "c" TYPE with long screw-jack and pre set lever, so it's working great !
Ted
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Falcon67
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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April 21, 2021, 08:47:01 PM »
If I didn't have my Snap On air unit, I'd buy the LSM.
This is a cool setup -
http://www.buxtonengineering.com/on_head_valve_spring_compressor.php
LOL - if you're a lotto winner -
https://goodson.com/products/1000-lb-pneumatic-valve-spring-compressor
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