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02-01-2017, 09:00 PM | #1 |
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Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Does anyone have instructions on "How To Use" Bratton's part # 9280 "valve spring compressor tool"?
If you do, I would appreciate it if you would PM them to me. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula |
02-01-2017, 09:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Bill, go to Brattons site and pull up your spring compressor. To the right of the tool is a green download instruction button. Hit that button and it has the instructions you need.
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02-01-2017, 09:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Bill Lee/Virginia
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02-01-2017, 09:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
PatrickGrant:
Thank you for the info. I appreciate your prompt reply. I found it and printed it. Regards, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula |
02-01-2017, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Afordman31:
Thank you for the info and prompt reply. I printed it out for use tomorrow. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula |
02-01-2017, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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02-02-2017, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
I have had this tool for about 35 years but I lost the hook. I made one out of a 1/4" bolt but I didn't know the length. Anyone know the length of the rod and the length of the hook portion? Thanks Jack
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02-02-2017, 02:35 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
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'lost the hook'... Just use the 'special tool' as patented by Jim B, in his book..i.e.- bailing wire ! Hey, it works. |
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02-03-2017, 12:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
I bought one years ago and the hook bent to where it was useless to me. Maybe it is made stronger now.
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02-03-2017, 12:28 AM | #10 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Jack, From the hook bend to bottom of the nut is 4 3/4 (straight part) the bend or hook is 1.5 inches..I duct tape mine together.
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02-03-2017, 04:51 PM | #11 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
I could never figure out how to use it and still have hands enough to get the keepers on. Gave up and got one of these:
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02-03-2017, 05:28 PM | #12 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
I have two valve spring tools like Carl G pictured above, both USA made old time tools (Craftsman & New Britain) that old time mechanics had in their tool kits. No results from a recent ad on fordbarn selling these. Is modern better?
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02-03-2017, 05:38 PM | #13 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
I just found the compressor the old mechanic had here. I didn't take a picture, but it's about 2' long with 2 different sized "C" ends on it. It has a movable clamp on the shaft with a small short chain (about 8" long) attached. Links are big enough to fit on the studs on the manifolds.
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02-03-2017, 07:26 PM | #14 |
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PM Sent
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02-03-2017, 11:38 PM | #15 |
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Some people think so.
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02-04-2017, 10:28 AM | #16 |
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Re: Valve Spring Compressor Tool
Thanks to all. Jack
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