Valve spring compressor

[Redright9]

Hello, looking into getting a cylinder head valve spring compressor. They seem to have a wide range of prices, from $30 - $300 depending on how fancy I want. I just want an "old school" compressor, here is what I am eyeing:

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4572-Lar...10385511&sprefix=valve+spring+,aps,207&sr=8-5

Or if anyone wants to clear some space and sell a good used one, let me know. thanks.

 

[AutoMechanic]

That one is good. My friend just bought that one to work on his cars with. I have found the Benchtop ones much easier to use though at least for me. But also a lot more expensive.

 

[sloinker]

I prefer the style that has the open adjustable jaw that goes over the spring. More room to manipulate the retainers than that enclosed style.​

Amazon has this which has the jaw style I prefer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8

 

[Trav]

Either will work well on many engines although some engines require a different style. Are you buying this for a specific engine?

 

[Redright9]

Not really buying it for a specific engine. I have some old small block Chevy heads laying around I may play with, along with a friend of mine has a slant 6 we are going to replace the camshaft in... Just a tool that I thought I would add to my tool box for miscellaneous old engine repair.

 

[Trav]

That one will work fine.

 

[spasm3]

i have this lisle, i've had it a while. Used it to change springs without removing the head.