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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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92 LT-1, LT-4 heads, 7/16 studs, double valve springs

I had just finished doing piston / valve clearance measurements and pushrod length checking using checking springs. I was putting a normal valve spring back on and one of the arms for the spring compressor snapped clean off - the tool, springs, retainer and the metal arm flew in all directions. Luckily I was wearing goggles. (I still havent found the snapped arm from the tool).

Soo.. any recommendations on a good stud-mount valve spring compressor? Thats the absolute last time I use a 'squeeze together' type.

I will let you all know how I get on at the parts store.. opinions welcome.
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Was this something that reached from overhead, or from the side?
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I have this Crane tool that worked well. I will sell it for $60 including shipping.
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...Number=99473-1
Here is the retail cost:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...8+115&x=28&y=5
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I will buy it if the thread starter passes on it.

I've been putting off springs and seals on this car for too long.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sidney004
I have this Crane tool that worked well. I will sell it for $60 including shipping.
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...Number=99473-1
Here is the retail cost:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...8+115&x=28&y=5
Heck of price on the tool. Only thing I use, except on the LS7.
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I used a Manley 1 piece, pretty sure I got it from Summit or P.A.W. years ago. Probably not that great if youre running a huge spring though.
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I will buy it if the thread starter passes on it.

I've been putting off springs and seals on this car for too long.
We will wait for Djxib, otherwise consider it yours.
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Originally Posted by Sidney004
I have this Crane tool that worked well. I will sell it for $60 including shipping.
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...Number=99473-1
Here is the retail cost:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...8+115&x=28&y=5
Thanks for the offer; however I'm going to trade the broken one (which I bought a few days ago) for a different type at the original store.
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Was this something that reached from overhead, or from the side?

Overhead type.
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CentralCoaster:
Clear out your PM and send me your address. I will drop it in the mail tomorrow.
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