Proper valve spring tool

[Hot Air 85]

Could someone direct me to the proper valve sping tool for stock TR heads?
(Hope this is the right forum)
TIA

 

[onefastcar]

I believe fullthrottlespeed has them.

 

[Jerryl]

Could someone direct me to the proper valve sping tool for stock TR heads?
(Hope this is the right forum)
TIA

The std issue TR tool works for both but there are options depending if you are removing the springs with the head(s) "on" or "off" the car"

 

[Hot Air 85]

The std issue TR tool works for both but there are options depending if you are removing the springs with the head(s) "on" or "off" the car"

Heads are off the car / motor looking for a good tool to use on my work bench, and a supplier

 

[Jerryl]

Heads are off the car / motor looking for a good tool to use on my work bench, and a supplier

Sears has a good one.
It is the "C-Clamp" style and, personally, I think it is one of the best units. (~$45)

 

[turbo nasty]

Sears also has the overhead one that can be used with the heads on the car. You can but that one and have the versatility heads off or on.
Though with the heads on I had to mod mine to get to the rear pass side springs.

 

[bison]

If the heads are off the car i would go with the big c-clamp style. Last night i stripped 2 sets of heads in under 5 minutes with one. It will take longer to assemble because i correct the installed heights on all the valves but still not very long when you figure out which shims you need under which valves. It presses directly on the bottom of the valve and is adjustable on the other end to accomodate different size retainers. To aid in removing the keepers, put a rag under the valves and on a flat surface quickly strike the retainer with a Ford wrench. Use a big socket to transfer the energy from the hammer to the retainer. Dont put something rigid under the valves when doing this or you could bend the valves when hitting them! The rag will absorb the excess energy. Once you do this the springs will be very easy to remove.

 

[Hot Air 85]

Thanks for the info / tips !!!