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Apr 24, 2017 | 06:11 PM

77f250weos

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Valve Spring Tool

Hi All,

I have a 1978 F 250 400 ci eng.

I need to R&R the valve springs with the heads still on the vehicle.

Is there a specific valve spring compressor tool out there just for the 400? or do I use a universal one. I know the specific ones can make the process a whole lot easier. If there is a specific one or a universal one that works really well, please include the brand and model number.

Thank you,

Apr 25, 2017 | 08:24 AM

HoustonDave

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From: NE Texas

Have not used it (we used the old rope-in-the cylinder method) but quick search shows quite a few listings similar to:
Universal Overhead Valve Spring Compressor

Apr 26, 2017 | 07:20 PM

77f250weos

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Thanks, I have used this type , and it takes a little fiddling around to get it to work. May have to fabricate something.

Apr 26, 2017 | 07:54 PM

moose4x4

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Here is the one all us old folks used.

Amazon

Apr 28, 2017 | 08:25 PM

SlikWillie

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From: Pryor, OK

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Originally Posted by moose4x4

Here is the one all us old folks used.
https://www.amazon.com/Tools-912-Val.../dp/B0002STSG2

I bought this tool along with the air connection that screws into the spark plug hole. The valve didn't seal well enough to hold the air in the cylinder. After wasting a day fighting with it, I pulled the heads and bought this. Worked beautifully. I think I got it either from HF or ebay for $20.