Valve spring compressor

[Oldmoparguy1]

Want to buy a good strong one for $100 or less. I got a loaner from AAP like this one and promptly broke it. Total piece of [censored].

Bought one like this to use for now, it is a pita to use, but it works, if you are carefull. But I want a good one that will last.

I welcome all ideas.

 

[NYEngineer]

I think Professional Products makes a half decent one.


I can't remember who made it, but I used to do LOTS of cylinder heads and had an air actuated one. It was the only way to fly.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

I would kill for an air powered one. They start at $675.

 

[AcuraTech]

Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
I would kill for an air powered one. They start at $675.


I imagine the air powered versions save a lot of work. Hard to justify dropping that kind of coin on a tool that only gets used occasionally, unless you're independently wealthy.

 

[NYEngineer]

BTW, sorry... It's Powerhouse that makes a good compressor.

 

[NYEngineer]

Here's a link.

http://www.speedunleashed.com/powerhouse-tools-351015-heavy-duty-manual-valve-spring-compressor.html

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Thanks. That looks like an excellent tool. A little pricy, but might be well worth it in the long run.

Anyway, got my valve job done and putting things together. That little $15 Sears tool did ok, although it's slow going.

 

[kaboom10]

I bought a KD years ago that never let me down.