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dmaxweb · 07-31-2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave in MN

Keep your eyes open for a Sunnen valve spring tool. I have tried different spring compressors and find the Sunnen I show in the attached photo the best. I liked it so much I bought a spare. The Sunnen is much easier on your hands as it is long and has a lot of good mechanical advantage built in to the design. The sliding tab locks the tool in an infinite number of positions of spring compression. The width of the tip is adjustable to fit various components. I had to wait about a week before one showed up on ebay. I checked when you started this thread and there were not any currently being offered. I assembled about 40 engines last year and know from experience what type I like best. JMO
Good Day

Do you know the model # of the Sunnen tool?
Thanks

old31 · 01-07-2023, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

After several tries, (and buying several that just didn't work for me) I finally got one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-K-D-...538526&vxp=mtr

This one works for me anyway.

Carl, can you show a photo of the valve compressor that you like. I am in the market for one.

katy · 01-07-2023, 10:06 AM

Try: https://www.google.com/search?q=KD+T...hrome&ie=UTF-8

nkaminar · 01-07-2023, 12:25 PM

I have the antique tool that Dave showed, Post # 16. I had to modify it a bit to get it to work well.

The Liberator · 01-15-2023, 02:41 AM

I’ve just used the trusty old craftsman similar to the one pictured above with no issues.

01-07-2023, 10:06 AM	#23
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Which Valve Spring Compressor Try: https://www.google.com/search?q=KD+T...hrome&ie=UTF-8 __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

01-07-2023, 12:25 PM	#24
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,899	Re: Which Valve Spring Compressor I have the antique tool that Dave showed, Post # 16. I had to modify it a bit to get it to work well. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-15-2023, 02:41 AM	#25
The Liberator Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 10	Re: Which Valve Spring Compressor I’ve just used the trusty old craftsman similar to the one pictured above with no issues.