Valve springs compressed tool...
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Valve springs compressed tool...
What would you all recommend on valve springs compressors I was going to get the "universal one " at O'Reillys but I wasn' too sure... I want the best tool so I can do my valve seals the easiest way ...so can all yall give me some guidance and what tools will help me. ....since this is my first time under the valve covers on this truck... sorry for making a thread bout this... I couldn' find any information about it thanks again..
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Jon, here is the type of valve spring compressor I've used before. Sometimes you can rent them from your local auto parts store.
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[QUOTE=Olds64;17975605]Jon, here is the type of valve spring compressor I've used before. Sometimes you can rent them from your local auto parts
ok thank you lot cheaper then O'Reillys lol it also looks fairly simple to
ok thank you lot cheaper then O'Reillys lol it also looks fairly simple to
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I got that one as well. Haven't used it on an IDI, but I changed the valve seals on my 390 and it worked fine. Have to find a sweet spot for the hooks to grab the bottom of the springs without popping off, but got the hang of it after the first two or three.
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I just pulled my 1st spring off with the Auto Zone loan a tool. This is the one I used:
https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-2704.../dp/B004FELIYY
I might be having the same problem you are - my valve sills have become brittle and the plastic is flaking apart. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-2704.../dp/B004FELIYY
I might be having the same problem you are - my valve sills have become brittle and the plastic is flaking apart. Good luck!
WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Be safe
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That's a good warning; I couldn't possibly add up the times I nearly choked to death on a valve spring compressor before I was three.
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This is why I always play it safe, and never let my kids rebuild my heads until they are at least six years old.
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