what do you use to compressor the valve springs because I tried the you tube socket method, and I bought a actual valve spring compressor, and both did not work, (the tool wont fit in the head) Is there a special tool/ way to get them? or am I going to have to make one out of a c-clamp?
Valve spring compressor
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what do you use to compressor the valve springs because I tried the you tube socket method, and I bought a actual valve spring compressor, and both did not work, (the tool wont fit in the head) Is there a special tool/ way to get them? or am I going to have to make one out of a c-clamp?
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What tool did you buy? I'm thinking about ordering the Euroexport tool myself.
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I bought the one they sell at autozone
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that valve master looks pretty good
eh not for 85$, I am to poor for that
eh not for 85$, I am to poor for that
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I Had a guy at work weld this for me like 6 years ago. It's seen a lot of use since then, and works fine. The only issue is it's not perfectly straight, so I have to slightly wiggle it sometimes to get the spring past the keepers. IF I ever do it again, I would just make sure the sockets are straighter.
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I used a 19mm and 15mm 3/8 deep well socket.
I used a 19mm and 15mm 3/8 deep well socket.
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I have a 3/4 socket and it fits perfectly over the retainer, but I cant get enough leverage to push the spring down, I seen kits that look like what you got on ebay for around 30$, but I might just try a c-clamp
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I got the old euro version, were it bolts to your cam caps, ill sell it to u 4 40 bucks lol. And to add that 80 dollar purchase saved me money from the machine shop. Is the head on or off the block?
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the head is off the block, I will try a c-clamp for 10$ lol if that does not work I will buy another one
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