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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:26 AM
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Valve spring compressor

Need to take apart some heads, anyone have some good choices that work well? Had a OTC one but it just seemed cheap.
Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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I've used a simple lever style compresser many times. Its a lisle brand.

It looks like the KD 912

http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#912
Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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Lever-style with heads on the engine (to change springs or guide seals), C-type with heads off.
If it works, I wouldn't worry about whether it seems cheap - how often do you really use one?.

- Eric
Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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I've had the puller type shown in the last two pic's for years, and works fine. I've pulled springs with heads still on the engine, by pressuring the chambers with with compressed air, through the spark plug holes. Usually need to lightly hammer the tool top, to pop the retainers loose.
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