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RE: Valve spring compressor recommendation wanted

To: Darrell Walker <darrellw@inetarena.com>, tr list list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Valve spring compressor recommendation wanted
From: Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 17:31:29 -0700
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a good valve spring
> compressor?  I've
> tried the "overhead" style, but they don't seem to be able to compress
> enough (and I'm not sure how they work with multiple springs),
> and I have a
> "C" clamp type (with a lever, not a threaded clamp) from Sears that just
> flexes when trying to compress (are TR springs that stiff)?   Some parts
> places have a lever type, but it looks like they would only work with
> "American" style valves (need the rocker stud).

KD tools sells a C-clamp that will work, if you can find it.  P/N KD-380.
Here's a website I found with a photo :
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3271

The one Sears sells is suitable only for lawnmower engines, IMO.  I got my
money back.
Randall

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