Re: 1951 288 Valve Spring Compressor
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2023/7/15 12:59:00
My strong personal preference is for the scissor-type valve spring compressor as typified by the K-D unit pictured below. I've used this one for dozens of L-head engine valve jobs, never a moment of dissatisfaction.
K-D also made a tool to insert the keepers, again pictured below. In this case I don't feel the tool is useful, I've found it much easier to put the keepers on by hand with just a dab of grease on the backside to hold them in place while the spring and retainer is lower.
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KD 70 spring compressor 1.jpg (183.67 KB)
KD 60 valve keeper.jpg (75.47 KB)
K-D also made a tool to insert the keepers, again pictured below. In this case I don't feel the tool is useful, I've found it much easier to put the keepers on by hand with just a dab of grease on the backside to hold them in place while the spring and retainer is lower.
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KD 70 spring compressor 1.jpg (183.67 KB)
KD 60 valve keeper.jpg (75.47 KB)
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