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Old 06-04-2023, 09:25 AM   #1
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best valve spring compressor

What do you guys use and which is the best and safest compressor for valve springs on v8s and straight 6s. I have a cheap one and it sometimes does not work very good at all.
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Old 06-04-2023, 05:14 PM   #2
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Re: best valve spring compressor

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What do you guys use and which is the best and safest compressor for valve springs on v8s and straight 6s. I have a cheap one and it sometimes does not work very good at all.
Heads installed or sitting on the bench??
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Old 06-04-2023, 08:40 PM   #3
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Re: best valve spring compressor

They are on my work bench right now
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Old 06-05-2023, 05:34 PM   #4
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Re: best valve spring compressor

For working on removed heads, I use this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13458590958...243129c795d976
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Old 06-05-2023, 07:47 PM   #5
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Re: best valve spring compressor

Looks like a good one for sure
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Old 06-08-2023, 09:55 AM   #6
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Re: best valve spring compressor

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-906788

I use this one for head's off the engine type jobs.
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Old 06-12-2023, 04:04 PM   #7
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Re: best valve spring compressor

I've got this one, Lisle 44300, made in USA, does the job, worked great on my 235 valves. https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-...compressor-267
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