Valve spring compressor
10-15-2009, 08:28 PM
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The easiest way is getting a Crane spring tool as it lets you remove 2 springs at once but I don't know if you can get one as Crane went down a few months ago, plus it's expensive.
A cheap alternative is Tim's tool, try a search.
Stay away from crowbar style spring compressors, you'll thank me later.
A cheap alternative is Tim's tool, try a search.
Stay away from crowbar style spring compressors, you'll thank me later.
10-17-2009, 04:13 PM
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i couldnt find mine earlier this week so i had to make one. not the prettiest thing but it worked to remove them fast i used the normal screw type to reinstall them but its faster to remove the springs with a fulcrum type.
heres the screw type works good but takes time
heres the screw type works good but takes time
I wonder if they'll warranty it when you're done 
Secondly I don't like the screw down types, they nick the springs sometimes and that always worries me for a spot that the spring may crack and or break.
10-17-2009, 04:33 PM
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i have so many extra wrenchs i figured ill have it from now on, i have probly 3 or 4, 3/4'' craftsman raised pannel wrenchs so it will just be another spring compressor.
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10-17-2009, 05:06 PM
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I have done plenty of spring changes with my tool from Crane and I am very happy with it, the fact that it does two at a time is nice and saves quite a bit of time. Well worth the $110 IMO. I have been working on engines for over 10 years and to this point it is the best valve spring tool I have used.
