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Valve spring compressor
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ecvpaul
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What kind of valve spring compressor is used to remove valves/springs/lifters from a 356?
Thanks!
Paul

Posted on: 2009/7/20 22:12
1947 Clipper Deluxe (parts), 1947 Super Clipper Eight Touring Sedan. ECV, XPBC, XNGH, XCP, HA #VII
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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I'll post a photo of the valve spring compressor I used on my 356 tomorrow. Found it on eBay.

Posted on: 2009/7/20 23:17
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Thanks!

Posted on: 2009/7/20 23:53
1947 Clipper Deluxe (parts), 1947 Super Clipper Eight Touring Sedan. ECV, XPBC, XNGH, XCP, HA #VII
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Re: Valve spring compressor (Photo)
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Here's a photo of the spring compressor we used last fall to overhaul the valves/lifters/lifter seats on my '50 356. It got a real workout.

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Posted on: 2009/7/21 11:12
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I've both a K-D and a Lisle, both very similar to JD's. They are generally made to be pretty much universal, any one that looks like that should work.

DON'T FORGET to plug the oil drain holes with corks or rags so none of the keepers fall into the oil pan!!

Posted on: 2009/7/21 11:16
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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Thanks--I got one from Sears today, and all the valves and components are out.
Paul

Posted on: 2009/7/21 17:16
1947 Clipper Deluxe (parts), 1947 Super Clipper Eight Touring Sedan. ECV, XPBC, XNGH, XCP, HA #VII
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Re: Valve spring compressor
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Do you have the tool for putting the keepers back in? The first flat head I ever did (Jeep 134 F head)was quite a revelation as far as valve tools and installation procedures go. Without those pliers for holding the keepers you can spend lots of time swearing and looking for tiny keepers that somehow seem to travel really far when you drop them

Posted on: 2009/7/21 18:34
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I was shown by an old mechanic that a small spot of grease on each keeper will stick them to your finger and also stick to them to the valve stem. Don't forget to plug the oil return holes before you try this.

Posted on: 2009/7/21 20:41
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Yes a small dab of grease will hold the the keepers on the valve stem.

Posted on: 2009/7/21 20:56
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