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Originally Posted by OthercarisaFiat
Those both look almost the same to me.
I have one that looks almost exactly like the second one, and the arms don't fit where they need to. There is almost no room around the outside of the spring coils. That's why I designed and made my own compressor--only after trying everything else I could get my hands on. The only other tool I have heard of that works is the Mitsubishi factory tool. It costs $200, but you may be able to rent or borrow one somewhere.
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Appreciate your input. My first choice is to find an existing tool that allows the spring to be compressed using a screw instead of a lever. This would free up both hands to remove/install the spring/keepers. Any time savings gets multiplied times 24 springs so I figured it was worth looking around to see what was available.
Did you ever consider modifying the tool (KD-2078) to allow it to grab onto the spring?
Clint
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