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Old 12-30-2012, 03:02 PM
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Valve spring compressor suggestions

I'm looking to get one, but I am unsure of witch one to get? any suggestions?
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Old 12-31-2012, 11:42 AM
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Those are for heads that have rocker studs, I've always used the C clamp style.
 
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Old 12-31-2012, 02:17 PM
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the lever type can slip , shooting your locks across the room (ask how i know)
get the clamp or the mini screw type .
 
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thanks Ill go with that
 
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any springs that are stronger than stock, that kinda compressor is difficult and mildly dangerous to use.
 
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Make your own.. If you can weld and have access to a used rocker shaft assembly, and old jack handle, it is easy to do and is strong enough for any FE spring. I made mine in 1972 and it has worked with no problems for all these years.
 
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if I did I would
 
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Autozone will loan you kind with the two hooks. They are not fun to use. Keep the screw oiled.
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here in my town they have something completely different
 
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