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Old 12-02-2004, 05:51 AM   #49 (permalink)
cbatters
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Default Re: Make your own valve spring compressor for $15

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Originally Posted by skunkworks
good luck!!!

sam
Not sure what I was sniffing yesterday... glad I made it out of cardboard and not metal... not even close. (I keep forgetting how tight the tolerances are around the springs.... really isn't any practical way to grab onto the spring.)

Couple other ideas I will play around with tonight while staring at the head on a bench.

I would still like to see a pic of the Mitsu tool used to remove the rocker arms. I know I have seen a pic but can't remember where.



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