K-D 378 valve compressor tool

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Rich

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The K-D 378 tool is designed for small engine valve spring compression. Has anyone successfully used this tool to compress flathead V8 valve springs when removing or installing valves? I see the tool advertised for use on Ford flathead and other brand engines but I'm curious how well it works in this application. Appreciate comments on his application.
 
Rich said:
The K-D 378 tool is designed for small engine valve spring compression. Has anyone successfully used this tool to compress flathead V8 valve springs when removing or installing valves? I see the tool advertised for use on Ford flathead and other brand engines but I'm curious how well it works in this application. Appreciate comments on his application.
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K-D 378 Briggs Stratton Valve Spring Compressor Tool

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Will not work. The body of the tool would have to fit into the recess below the intake manifold mount surface of a V8. Might work well on flat head 6.

Karl
 
Tried that tool a very long time ago in the last century. First not enough torque to compress a spring and as Karl wrote above the size limits which spring it can even be located on.
Ronnieroadster
 
I like the KR Wison tool. I have a couple of them. I don't remember if there is a separate one for the V8-60 or not since my stroke so do your own research. I'd go out to the garage, but I've had stroke and I don't I just don't feel like it, sorry about that. Every once in a while, one comes up for sale on eBay. It was made just for doing flathead Ford valves. Here's a photo of one that was for sale on Worthpoint. It's one of favorite tools. It's fast and idiot proof, so it's perfect for me.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/r-wilson-model-v130-valve-spring-assy-1900020018
 
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Flathead Fever said:
I like the KR Wison tool. I have a couple of them. I don't remember if there is a separate one for the V8-60 or not since my stroke so do your own research. I'd go out to the garage, but I've had stroke and I don't I just don't feel like it, sorry about that. Every once in a while, one comes up for sale on eBay. It was made just for doing flathead Ford valves. Here's a photo of one that was for sale on Worthpoint. It's one of favorite tools. It's fast and idiot proof, so it's perfect for me.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/r-wilson-model-v130-valve-spring-assy-1900020018
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