I've got a valve spring compressor that I bought for Studebaker V-8 applications. It came from NAPA the part number on their invoice being simply "700". Two pictures are attached.
I'm not happy with the product. It's a bit tinny, and even though its got "Made in USA" stamped on it, it wants to disfigure itself a it under the load for which it's intended: compressing the spring. Many times I've had to put it in the vice to bend it's jaws back into shape. Plus I have trouble keeping the valve stem centered through the spring retainer.
Anyone got a better valve spring compressor make, model or source they can recommend to me?
Thanks,
SuperHawk Jr.
I'm not happy with the product. It's a bit tinny, and even though its got "Made in USA" stamped on it, it wants to disfigure itself a it under the load for which it's intended: compressing the spring. Many times I've had to put it in the vice to bend it's jaws back into shape. Plus I have trouble keeping the valve stem centered through the spring retainer.
Anyone got a better valve spring compressor make, model or source they can recommend to me?
Thanks,
SuperHawk Jr.
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