Re: which valve spring compresser to get?

From: Jon Smith (jon@fast4x4.net)
Date: Sun Jun 17 2001 - 10:21:04 EDT


either will work fine, although the pry bar type will require a little more
work... you'll have to remove the rockers & pedestals, then reinstall a
stud and nut to leverage against...

don't forget to tap into the plug holes w/ some compressed air to keep the
valves closed :)

On 2001.06.17 04:20 Pukeloser@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know which stlye of valve spring compresser to get for a
> 5.2
> magnum. I've never done a cam/lifters/springs before and they have 2
> different tools at the parts store. One just sorta looks like a flat pry
> bar
> teh other one is labelled "overhead spring compresser" and looks like som
>
> caliper type contraption. Is one easier to use than the other for doing
> the
> springs/locks/retainers?
>
> Thanks
>
> John
>
> 95 cc 318 auto, transgo shift kit, HE stage II TB and intake, HE 1418
> cam,
> 1.6 Roller rockers, MSD digi6+, MSD HVC coil & 8.5 wires, Hp cap + rotor,
> MP
> PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat), 180 stat,
>
> autolite 3923's, progear DR timing chain, 24# FMS injectors, auburn LSD,
> 4.10
> gears, superior axles
>
>

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