Is this a flathead tool?
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Not totally sure by the size, but I helped restore an 8N Ford Tractor a few years ago and the one I used to get the springs in and out of that worked the same general way. It looks like an oversized compressor for a Briggs and Stratton!
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I talked to the guy and he said it was a Ford flathead spring compressor. My thought was you would use it after removing the valve/spring/guide assembly from the block? Thoughts??
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I can see how it could work, but depending on the tool size I think it would be very hard to use in the limited area in the galley.
I think it might be better suited for use on a Flathead straight 8 like a Pontiac or straight six Flatheads where you have more room.
There are much better designed valve spring tools that that one.
Larry
I think it might be better suited for use on a Flathead straight 8 like a Pontiac or straight six Flatheads where you have more room.
There are much better designed valve spring tools that that one.
Larry
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I've seen those, they are an adaptation of the B&S tools. It wouldn't be the first one I reached for on a V8, but on the straight flat-6's it is probably a great tool.
Wayne, once the valve assembly is out of the head, you don't need any tools to assemble/disassemble. There's no pressure.
Wayne, once the valve assembly is out of the head, you don't need any tools to assemble/disassemble. There's no pressure.
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This is the more common compressor-type tool; made by K-D
flathead engine valve spring tool ford chrysler dodge - eBay (item 110654351018 end time Mar-05-11 18:00:00 PST)
Another one by Sunnen
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUNNE...motiveQ5fTools
flathead engine valve spring tool ford chrysler dodge - eBay (item 110654351018 end time Mar-05-11 18:00:00 PST)
Another one by Sunnen
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUNNE...motiveQ5fTools
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1932-45-53 FORD~CHEVY~BUICK VINTAGE FLATHEAD VALVE TOOL - eBay (item 330535095776 end time Mar-06-11 17:00:00 PST)
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