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Will this work...not like I'm gonna be using it daily.  Just was wondering if ya all think this might get the job done for occasionally use on TC heads?
http://www.harborfreight.com/universal-overhead-valve-compressor-92900.html

TIA

You may get keepers out, I can see it being bitch putting it back together with that tool. Just saying

A friend who works on a lot of V8's has one and for those it works well,  I put it alongside a TC Head a few years ago and shook my head.

No, more trouble than what it's worth.

wear safety glasses if you buy one of those

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-5-Sizes-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Pusher-Tool-Car-Motorcycle-Repair-/361165500662?hash=item54172430f6&item=361165500662&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr


something like this would be a little better

Quotesomething like this would be a little better

This is the one to get,
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-4572-Large-Spring-Compressor/dp/B000F5ECUY/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1420205309&sr=1-2

C clamp with a notched pipe welded on the end.
Ron

Quote from: PoorUB on January 02, 2015, 05:27:07 AM
This is the one to get,
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-4572-Large-Spring-Compressor/dp/B000F5ECUY/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1420205309&sr=1-2

This is what I use and I added a bar to the handle to ease compressing.  I clamp it in a vise right now by I wana either make a table top stand or mount it to a wall.

Quote from: 05FLHTC on January 01, 2015, 08:47:34 PM
Will this work...not like I'm gonna be using it daily.  Just was wondering if ya all think this might get the job done for occasionally use on TC heads?
http://www.harborfreight.com/universal-overhead-valve-compressor-92900.html

TIA

I got one I used to use on V-8 stuff a couple decades back, not sure it will even have enough clearance in a twin cam head

Might just want to build one if you have a press, mill or heavy duty drill press...
http://harleytechtalk.com/htt/index.php/topic,64940.msg695830.html#msg695830

there are a couple more out there is you do a search.

 You might go to your local auto parts store and rent one or maybe just the deposit.   Then look for one at a swapmeet or garage sale.

Quote from: rbabos on January 02, 2015, 05:53:11 AM
C clamp with a notched pipe welded on the end.
Ron

works awesome  cost me all of 8 dollars for a new c-clamp.  Bob

C clamp with a notched pipe welded on the end.


Thanks for the pics & replies that will work 

Here's one I had to make for a wicked set of S&S drag race heads. My regular S/C wouldn't budge em.



This is the part that depresses the retainer down. I TIG welded it to the C-clamp

ive been using these for years,by far the best spring tool ive ever used
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_3183.jpg

Quote from: prodrag1320 on January 03, 2015, 04:49:16 AM
ive been using these for years,by far the best spring tool ive ever used
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_3183.jpg

Who makes that one?

Quote from: MCE on January 02, 2015, 07:40:25 PM
Here's one I had to make for a wicked set of S&S drag race heads. My regular S/C wouldn't budge em.



This is the part that depresses the retainer down. I TIG welded it to the C-clamp

I see you have the high speed version.
Ron

Quote from: wfolarry on January 03, 2015, 06:53:56 AM

Quote from: prodrag1320 on January 03, 2015, 04:49:16 AM
ive been using these for years,by far the best spring tool ive ever used
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_3183.jpg

Who makes that one?

  It looks like the one Taiwan ted makes.....

  Are you in the market for a bench mounted one ?

Quote from: TorQueInc on January 03, 2015, 10:13:22 AM

Quote from: wfolarry on January 03, 2015, 06:53:56 AM

Quote from: prodrag1320 on January 03, 2015, 04:49:16 AM
ive been using these for years,by far the best spring tool ive ever used
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_3183.jpg

Who makes that one?

  It looks like the one Taiwan ted makes.....

  Are you in the market for a bench mounted one ?

Was thinking about it.