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,

 

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

 

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

 

Here is the one all us old folks used.

 

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.

 

I have one just like that in my toolbox.

Unk Bob

 

The "rope trick" works well.....Have used it myself on more than one occasion....