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Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed #563377
12/26/09 08:25 PM 12/26/09 08:25 PM
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Does anyone make a valve spring compressor for a 426 Hemi with the heads installed? I will need to break in the cam and lifters without the inner springs and I am looking for an easy way to do the job.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Snoopy] #563378
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Mancini has the tool you need - can also be used in the car.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Snoopy] #563379
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I use this tool from Detroit Tools. I was going to give details on it's use in my Hemi book, but the publisher edited that section out.

It's called the 426HemiVSR. I love it.
You can order it directly from Detroit Tools
Contact Mike Pollock at 1-313-942-2816

5691164-HemiVSR_2.JPG (660 downloads)
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Mopar_Rich] #563380
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I use this tool from Detroit Tools. I was going to give details on it's use in my Hemi book, but the publisher edited that section out.

It's called the 426HemiVSR. I love it.
You can order it directly from Detroit Tools
Contact Mike Pollock at 1-313-942-2816

Will that work with the rocker still installed??The one I made requires the rockers removed.

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Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: SSAAHemiFan] #563381
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Mancini has the tool you need - can also be used in the car.



It looks like it may be the same tool that Richard shows.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: hemi-itis] #563382
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Will that work with the rocker still installed??The one I made requires the rockers removed.



Good question.

What do you use to keep the valves closed?
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Snoopy] #563383
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Bought a simple one from Dick Landy years ago, it's a simple fork style. I'm sure someone made them for him but I don't know who, tool isn't stamped. Had to change the handle angle to clear the fender aprons, but it's simple & quick to use in the car now. Compressed air in the cylinder keeps the valves closed. Use a LOT of rags to prevent the keepers from falling inside the heads.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: topside] #563384
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Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Snoopy] #563385
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Will that work with the rocker still installed??The one I made requires the rockers removed.



Good question.

What do you use to keep the valves closed?



It's the same tool that Mancini sells and yes it works with the shafts intact. Just slide the rockers aside, pressurize the chamber to hold the valve closed, and pop the spring. Its' really VERY easy.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Mopar_Rich] #563386
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Thanks for the leads. I think that I may try to make a tool. I am not running monster spring rates, so the tool doesn't need to be massive.
I hate to spend $200 on a tool that will only be used once, I hope.

Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Mopar_Rich] #563387
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Will that work with the rocker still installed??The one I made requires the rockers removed.



Good question.

What do you use to keep the valves closed?



It's the same tool that Mancini sells and yes it works with the shafts intact. Just slide the rockers aside, pressurize the chamber to hold the valve closed, and pop the spring. Its' really VERY easy.



Same one I have and I got it from mancini. The only problem I have with it is the socket head bolts get in the way of the quick release pin on the exhaust side. Using a hex bolt solves this.

If your doing this on the car, you might find the exhaust a bit tricky. The valve points almost dead on to the inner fender. The fork is such that its a little tricky to get the locks in and it tends to pull the valve spring in toward the intake (you have to keep prying it back on center).
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: torkrules] #563388
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Wizard's Tools also have some additional choices..

http://wizardswarehouse.com/wwproducts.htm

the lever style would be fairly easy to make but may be tough to use in the car without lifting the engine some.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: SSAAHemiFan] #563389
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To bad they don't list prices.
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: Snoopy] #563390
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Pics of mine, #1

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Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: topside] #563391
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Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: topside] #563392
12/27/09 10:13 PM 12/27/09 10:13 PM
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The ones I fabbed up look very similar to yours.I did have to drill a few holes in the rad support to slide the shafts out to remove the rockers

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My condition is fully BLOWN!!
Re: Hemi Valve Spring Installer/Remover Needed [Re: hemi-itis] #563393
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Thanks for taking the time to take the pictures. Have you thought about making any for resale?

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