MODIFIED VALVE SPRING COMPRESSORS
About twenty years ago cam lifts and valve spring pressures were on the increase. Today, 1000 lbs open pressure is not unheard of. This increases taxation of many existing valve spring compressors and their tooling. Shown are some of my modified compressors and spring retainer jaws. The popular, conventional store-bought tool has a flat steel strip welded inside the “C” for side load resistance. Several sets of jaws have been re-enforced to prevent jaw opening and/or slipping under load. I built the “Beast” to handle the higher-pressure application springs and it works quite well. Also shown is a small engine compressor tool made from a C-clamp. I have on the drawing board a light hydraulic unit to handle the unforeseen future springs.
Archie Frangoudis
Archie’s Racing Service
Nashua, NH
July, 2021
