Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
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04/25/21 01:59 AM
04/25/21 01:59 AM
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Hi, I wrecked my little hydraulic, squeeze it in the vise, valve spring tester today. I think it's time to step up to a nice benchtop unit. Criteria would be: readily available, accurate, reliable, easy to use. Does anyone have a recommendation, and which ones should I stay away from? Thanks, Joel
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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04/25/21 09:51 AM
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It seems as though I saw an ad where Proform was going to be reproducing the Rimac units.
I’d look into that.
68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123 Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
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04/25/21 10:36 AM
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I have the LSM and like all their stuff it is top notch. However I can only test seat pressure with it. It does not seem to have enough travel to get to open pressure. I can't remember the brand but W8/W9 Head Guru Brett Miller uses this one and it looks killer.
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
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04/25/21 11:03 AM
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Wow, that thing looks like the cats! Probably $$$? I need to find out what it is.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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04/25/21 12:16 PM
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I believe that digital one is made by Buxton.
If for some reason I was going to replace my Rimac, that’s what I’d get.
68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123 Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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04/25/21 05:32 PM
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I lucked out and bought an Intercomp model VST20 with a Goodson tag on it many many years ago listed on Moparts. It’s held down by four 3/8 bolts to my workbench and is one of those tools that will never leave my shop. I would post some pictures but like many have issues doing so on this website and only this website.
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Re: Bench top Valve spring tester recommendation needed
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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04/25/21 11:35 PM
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My Intercomp looks nothing like that one, I'll try and post a picture and model number of it in the morning, if I remember I remember this morning, sorry
Last edited by Cab_Burge; 04/27/21 12:38 PM.
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