Pneumatic valve spring compressor. - Competition Diesel.Com

SuperSonic · 04-02-2012, 09:46 AM

I'm shopping for a pneumatic valve spring compressor, these 24 and 32 valve heads are a job with the spring pressure we are running and my manual compressor isn't cutting it any more.
Anyone have any experience with any brand or any info?

SuperSonic · 04-02-2012, 08:08 PM

45 views and no replies?

Knoberman · 04-02-2012, 08:28 PM

I'd help if i could but never used one

6.6lEater · 04-02-2012, 08:30 PM

All I have used is the snap on one. Been happy with it. Takes a while to break in but just keeps working. My dad has the same one and uses his much more than I use mine. I think he has around 12yrs on his 1st one and bought a back up just in case.

ILLINOISRAM · 04-02-2012, 08:35 PM

I used one in school don't know the brand of it but sure did make things fast and easy

DISTURBED · 04-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Ive used one from summit. Worked well on my head with dual springs

SuperSonic · 04-02-2012, 09:31 PM

I've looked at Summit and Jegs and didn't find anything, seems like the junk ones that I can find online are 300-400 dollars and the decent ones are 900-1200.
Seems a little high for what it is.

DISTURBED · 04-02-2012, 09:47 PM

Have to get one of their books. I can never find anything on either of their sites

1/2TONCUMMINS · 04-02-2012, 10:21 PM

Try Goodson, not the cheapest but decent.

SuperSonic · 04-03-2012, 09:56 AM

I'm going to contact Ora's Tools here in a few. I've been referred to them by quite a few alcohol guys that are running 420-500lb seat pressure and swear by his compressor. It isn't pneumatic but is supposed to be easy to use and safe which is what I'm after.

Bryanmyers83 · 04-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Never used one sorry

ComnRailPwr · 04-05-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryanmyers83

Never used one sorry

Ok thats good to know...

M_Thomas07 · 04-05-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryanmyers83

Never used one sorry

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Originally Posted by ComnRailPwr

Ok thats good to know...

He was busy trying to get to 10 posts discretely.

Very apparent he wanted to PM somebody very badly...

SuperSonic · 04-05-2012, 06:10 PM

Wound up buying one from Ora's.
Would definitely reccomend one if you are looking for a powerful, safe, spring compressor.
I talked to a couple engine builders that reccomended it to me, both build top alcohol and fuel engines with 420-500lb spring pressures and this was the only one they would trust. While it may be a bit overkill for what I need I like the assurance that it's not going to fly apart on me.

*lenahan05* · 04-05-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1/2TONCUMMINS

Try Goodson, not the cheapest but decent.

i like this guys style. thats what we use. not the cheapest but they are one of the best out there IMO. it'll compress our big springs for the roller sprint cars springs and has zero issues with the diesel springs. their lightweight

Bubba Morgan · 04-12-2012, 03:32 PM

I have many dif ones for odd needs. Air is good until your springs get over 350 or the head is so tall and the valve lift is well over an inch. some of the nicest ones are useless at times. I do use a worm or screw type for the 400lb stuff and its a modified c clamp with plenty of room for raised runner racing heads of all types. I use a big drill press as a work table for some of these cummins with a tool welded up to fit dif springs. just chuck up your tool and push em down. its fast but u must push the head around.

04-02-2012, 09:46 AM	#1
SuperSonic Name: SuperSonic Title: Non typical. Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,791	Pneumatic valve spring compressor. I'm shopping for a pneumatic valve spring compressor, these 24 and 32 valve heads are a job with the spring pressure we are running and my manual compressor isn't cutting it any more. Anyone have any experience with any brand or any info? __________________ Chris Watson COMPETITIONDIESEL

04-02-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
SuperSonic Name: SuperSonic Title: Non typical. Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,791	45 views and no replies? __________________ Chris Watson COMPETITIONDIESEL

04-02-2012, 08:30 PM	#4
6.6lEater Name: 6.6lEater Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Goodyear, AZ Member`s Gallery Posts: 152	All I have used is the snap on one. Been happy with it. Takes a while to break in but just keeps working. My dad has the same one and uses his much more than I use mine. I think he has around 12yrs on his 1st one and bought a back up just in case. __________________ 2003 1 ton NV5600 3x4 polished flywheel

04-02-2012, 08:35 PM	#5
ILLINOISRAM Name: ILLINOISRAM Title: INLINE INSANITY Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lane IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,693	I used one in school don't know the brand of it but sure did make things fast and easy __________________ 99 DODGE 2500 P-PUMP 24v. Hamilton valvetrain, Northeast Diesel fuel and alot of other parts put together.

04-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
DISTURBED Name: DISTURBED Title: YEA WE RIDE THE SHORT BUS Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winchester, Va Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,973	Ive used one from summit. Worked well on my head with dual springs __________________ Thanks, Jeremy 01 CTD Retired sled puller, dedicated "Twin Turbo" tow rig 96 CTD "TOO" Disturbed 3.0 - Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance 96 CTD "The Sickness" 2.6/2.8- Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance

04-02-2012, 09:31 PM	#7
SuperSonic Name: SuperSonic Title: Non typical. Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,791	I've looked at Summit and Jegs and didn't find anything, seems like the junk ones that I can find online are 300-400 dollars and the decent ones are 900-1200. Seems a little high for what it is. __________________ Chris Watson COMPETITIONDIESEL

04-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#8
DISTURBED Name: DISTURBED Title: YEA WE RIDE THE SHORT BUS Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winchester, Va Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,973	Have to get one of their books. I can never find anything on either of their sites __________________ Thanks, Jeremy 01 CTD Retired sled puller, dedicated "Twin Turbo" tow rig 96 CTD "TOO" Disturbed 3.0 - Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance 96 CTD "The Sickness" 2.6/2.8- Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance

04-02-2012, 10:21 PM	#9
1/2TONCUMMINS Name: 1/2TONCUMMINS Title: diesel addict Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: winter park,fl Member`s Gallery Posts: 130	Try Goodson, not the cheapest but decent. __________________ stock 160 pump/260k miles/ stock HG/ Daily Driver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNFFnq6O6w8

04-03-2012, 09:56 AM	#10
SuperSonic Name: SuperSonic Title: Non typical. Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,791	I'm going to contact Ora's Tools here in a few. I've been referred to them by quite a few alcohol guys that are running 420-500lb seat pressure and swear by his compressor. It isn't pneumatic but is supposed to be easy to use and safe which is what I'm after. __________________ Chris Watson COMPETITIONDIESEL

04-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#11
Bryanmyers83 Name: Bryanmyers83 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 11	Never used one sorry

04-05-2012, 06:10 PM	#14
SuperSonic Name: SuperSonic Title: Non typical. Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,791	Wound up buying one from Ora's. Would definitely reccomend one if you are looking for a powerful, safe, spring compressor. I talked to a couple engine builders that reccomended it to me, both build top alcohol and fuel engines with 420-500lb spring pressures and this was the only one they would trust. While it may be a bit overkill for what I need I like the assurance that it's not going to fly apart on me. __________________ Chris Watson COMPETITIONDIESEL

04-12-2012, 03:32 PM	#16
Bubba Morgan Name: Bubba Morgan Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Covington Ga Member`s Gallery Posts: 67	I have many dif ones for odd needs. Air is good until your springs get over 350 or the head is so tall and the valve lift is well over an inch. some of the nicest ones are useless at times. I do use a worm or screw type for the 400lb stuff and its a modified c clamp with plenty of room for raised runner racing heads of all types. I use a big drill press as a work table for some of these cummins with a tool welded up to fit dif springs. just chuck up your tool and push em down. its fast but u must push the head around.

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