Engine Building Fundamentals: Valve Spring Compressor
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Valve Spring Compressor
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| 00:00 | - If you're going to be doing any work with the cylinder head, you're going to also need a valve spring compressor, so that you can easily install and remove the valves from the cylinder head. |
| 00:10 | There's a variety of options here, including spring compressors that can be used to remove and install valve springs while the head is installled on the engine. |
| 00:19 | These valve spring compressors require a steady supply of compressed air to be supplied into the cylinder head, to hold the valves closed. |
| 00:28 | When the engine is apart, however, we can now get to both sides of the valve, and we'll typically want a C clamp style valve spring compressor. |
| 00:36 | These valve spring compressors feature a large body in the shape of a C, hence the name. |
| 00:42 | The lower side of the compressor supports the head of the valve, and the upper side is wound down onto the spring retainer. |
| 00:49 | This allows the compressor to straddle the cylinder head casting and get to both sides of the valve. |
