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| jsaum |
 Nov 10 2019, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None  |
I have a few 1.8 heads I want to take apart and inspect. What is a good spring compressor tool to buy? I’m thinking about buying the Empi 5742 bench mount. Does anyone have experience using it?
Thanks, Jsaum |
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| Tbrown4x4 |
Nov 10 2019, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None 
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I've used similar valve spring compressors with good results. You have to support the valves with something soft while using it, because the locks can be very difficult to jar loose. Especially on an old head.
I have a small K-D spring compressor, and also a large C-clamp type you could borrow.   The small one is slower, but more controllable. The big one can be a little awkward, but is quicker. I can either ship them or meet you in Tukwila or ? @jsaum |
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| jsaum |
Nov 10 2019, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Tbrown4x4 @ Nov 10 2019, 08:13 AM)  I've used similar valve spring compressors with good results. You have to support the valves with something soft while using it, because the locks can be very difficult to jar loose. Especially on an old head. I have a small K-D spring compressor, and also a large C-clamp type you could borrow. Thanks for the offer and input. I’ve got a Jones to buy some new tools! These seem like they would be easier to store when not in use. |
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jsaum Valve spring compressor Nov 10 2019, 09:44 AM
Tbrown4x4 Oh yes. I'm a bit of a tool whore myself. I un... Nov 10 2019, 10:37 AM injunmort the $50.00 one from jbugs, like the one in th... Nov 10 2019, 11:17 AM 914werke James I have the big C-clamp ver :) Nov 10 2019, 01:27 PM
jsaum
James I have the big C-clamp ver :)
Rich,
Let me... Nov 10 2019, 02:36 PM Superhawk996 :agree:
If you're feeling crafty and already ... Nov 10 2019, 02:04 PM 914werke I was lazy yesterday so Im working today....? Nov 10 2019, 02:51 PM jsaum
I was lazy yesterday so Im working today....?
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