Re: Make your own valve spring compressor for $15
Many thanks to *GT for providing me with a loaner DOHC...
After talking to another member a few months ago, I had abandoned my original goal to build a tool that would allow replacing the VSS without removing the cams. After spending a couple of hours measuring tolerances on the head last night, I am 100% convinced it is possible to build a robust tool that will allow the spring to be compressed with a screw action and leave both hands free for removing/installing the keepers.
Compressed height of the springs is 1.492" with a force of ~50 pounds and a free length of 1.827" There is approximately .650" between the top of the valve retainer and the cam lobe so there is enough room to install the uncompressed spring with the cam shaft in place.
Reviewing possible design/fabrication options now...
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1991 Stealth RT/TT - Firestorm Red - 193K Miles / Original Owner
Maint: Castrol 10W40 / Mitsu Filter / Rislone
Replaced: 2X clutch / 3X brakes / 2X front rotors / 2X ABS HU / 1X NGK Plugs / 1X Ball joints / 2X Antenna mast / 1X Active exhaust cable / 1X Windshield / 1X Fuel FIlter / 1X Struts / 1X rear rotors / 1X Front Head / VSS / 1X rear wheel bearings / 1X Transfer case (warranty) / 1x Tie rod end (drivers side)
Overhauled: Starter, IAC, BISS, CV Boots
Upgrade: SilverStar Headlights / ebay "Xenon" Fog Bulbs (no more yellow!)
A/F Gauge / MAP - Electronic Boost Logging / MMCd Data Logger
Pending Projects: Steering Rack
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