CaliConquestAlex Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Can anyone recommend a model or part number for the correct valve spring compressor to use for our cylinder head when it is off of the block? I see a lot of different sizes and I want to make sure I buy or rent the right one the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natallica Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I own one of this style... worked well for me, just gotta be sure it's fitted onto the spring straight, or else BOING! http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/image_22167_zps22e315e2.jpg -N8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknorthstar Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I also use this one, they are like 40$ at autozone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm with them^^, on or off the block its quick and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use this type.. http://www.autotoolworld.com/Imperial-ET-107-Air-Operated-Valve-Spring-Compressor_p_143698.html dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpstarion88 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have this type http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Sizes-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Pusher-Tool-For-Car-Motorcycle-Automotive-Tool-/360747878934?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item53fe3fca16&vxp=mtr and this one as well http://www.sears.com/craftsman-valve-spring-compressor/p-00947627000P Have used the craftsman one before, just gotta watch while compressing the springs that the tool's fork that sits on top of valve retainer doesn't dig into the valve cover gaskets seating surface of the cylinder head. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Ive got a scarry fork on one side flat on the other crank with a socket type from my grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion86ESI Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Advance auto rents them for free and mine had a starquest head in the picture describing how to use the valve tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malykaii Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Heck, there's a video on YouTube how to do it with household items... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliConquestAlex Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I ended up buying one from autozone for like $19.99. It's the type that goes between the coils and cranks down from the top like is shown by natallica above. It works pretty well but you definitely have to be careful that everything is perfectly aligned as you compress it or you're going to be arming a valve spring firing gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stariondreams Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 This is the tool i use and love it works awsome bolts to head and works awsome made by mattco http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MST9140B/UNIVERSAL-VALVE-SPRING-COMPRESSOR/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malykaii Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 You mean rebranded and price marked up by matco lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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