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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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does anyone know where I can get an adapter to fit the spark plug whole to put air in there to keep the valves closed while changing out the valave springs? and what pressure I should use to do such. I wanted to do the cam swap this weekend but found out I don't have all the tools to complete the job.
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HarborFreight tool # 94190 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94190
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 01:32 AM
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thank you very much I'll go to harbor freight and see if they have one there if not I'll just order it off there site.
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I just use my compression tester and take the gage off and hook my air hose up to the line off the gage, 100 psi works fine.
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I use the much better Craftsman kit, it has many more adapters etc to be able to do anything you may need it for in the future too. It was only $50 in the store

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...gauge&sLevel=0
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I just got the one from harbor freight and hopefully this week the spring compressing tool will be here and next weekend I'll start my work on making my car sound better and go faster lol.
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