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valve spring tester #3066545
08/09/22 01:51 PM
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Which valve spring tester do you guys have and use? Looking at getting one even though it'll probably only get used once every few years figure it'd be nice tool to have.

Re: valve spring tester [Re: DusterKid] #3066548
08/09/22 02:01 PM
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Re: valve spring tester [Re: Al_Alguire] #3066568
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Originally Posted by Al_Alguire

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Re: valve spring tester [Re: DusterKid] #3066578
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Bench type with as much open pressure as you think you will ever need work scope up
I broke, wore out an older model bench type mechanical tester that measure from 0 to 1000 Lb. on a gauge mounted on the front where it was easy to see up wrench,
My new Intercomp brand is digital and will read from 0 to 1400 Lb. scope twocents
I'm sure Al is talking about one that will measure the pressure with the heads on a motor at the races up scope

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Re: valve spring tester [Re: Cab_Burge] #3066598
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The Rimac bench-mount testers were the standard, maybe still are. Kinda spendy but excellent.
Buddy of mine makes the smaller ones you use in a vise - Jeg's # 80538 is onet - and they also work great, calibrated on his Rimac.
Last I heard, he made them in 300, 600 and 1,000-pound maximums.
Usually $70-$80 depending on the retailer.

Re: valve spring tester [Re: topside] #3066606
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I use a moroso beam style when checking on the car. It works best to use as a comparison checker. I also have a bench style from comp cams.

Re: valve spring tester [Re: topside] #3066607
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I bought this one I found on Moparts many many years ago

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Re: valve spring tester [Re: pittsburghracer] #3066613
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I brought this one a few years back. It's great, don't take up much room & easy to use.

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Re: valve spring tester [Re: DavidDean] #3066621
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Originally Posted by DavidDean
I use a moroso beam style when checking on the car. It works best to use as a comparison checker.


Me too.


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