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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: flair.14 on February 16, 2009, 07:46:46 PM

Title: possible valve spring compressor?
Post by: flair.14 on February 16, 2009, 07:46:46 PM
Does anyone thing such a tool can be used on the GS500 as a valve spring compressor?

http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648432-Valve-Spring-Compressor/dp/B001CZJ4KO (http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648432-Valve-Spring-Compressor/dp/B001CZJ4KO)
Title: Re: possible valve spring compressor?
Post by: GeeP on February 16, 2009, 08:36:15 PM
I don't like those, they can damage the spring.

I prefer valve spring compressors that look like a C-clamp, such as:

http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Tools-AT-09-Spring-Compressor/dp/B000CE8QTQ
Title: Re: possible valve spring compressor?
Post by: Weston on February 16, 2009, 10:48:27 PM
No. I think those work better for exposed springs. I bought an 8" C clamp and used it with a piece of pipe with the middle sawed out. It worked great, cost less than 10 bucks.
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