Valve Depressor tool

[doctorgonzo]

I've used Steve's Valve spring compressor design and it works like a charm. I have used the zip tie method to good success for shim replacement.

[rudy]

I can appreciate you guys making your own tools. I like making my own stuff too, and I'm all for saving a buck. But when it comes to engines and the like, there's nothing like the real tool for the job. I bought a really good spring compressor on sale for about $50. It's big enough to work on cars and trucks, but works great on all bikes too. And it's quick! Just set the depth with the screw clamp end, then use the lever to compress and decompress.

As for getting the keepers in, I compress the springs just enough for the keeper to slip into the groove with help from a little pair of bent nose needle nose pliers. They're halfway into the upper seat already, then just pull the lever on the compressor and you're done. I don't know how you use a magnetic tool Steve. That would drive me nuts.

[Steve]

I don't know how you use a magnetic tool Steve. That would drive me nuts.

Did you watch the video?

It doesn't always go so easily for me, either.

You will notice that my first attempt (starting with about 2 minutes left in the video) was not all that graceful.

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[rudy]

Did you watch the video?

It doesn't always go so easily for me, either.

You will notice that my first attempt (starting with about 2 minutes left in the video) was not all that graceful.

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Lol! That's what I was referring to. The grease is a great idea though! I'll have to try that next time. Likely on the FJ engine, all 16 freakin valves!

[chef1366]

Did you watch the video?

It doesn't always go so easily for me, either.

You will notice that my first attempt (starting with about 2 minutes left in the video) was not all that graceful.

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You should move to Hollywood.

[Steve]

You should move to Hollywood.

No thanks. Been there, done that, don't want to do it again.

Lived in Lynnwod (just north of Long Beach) from '74 to '77, then moved to Rowland Heights (just west of Pomona) until we left in '82.
We have been back to visit, but can't read most of the signs.

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[chef1366]

So you speak Spanglish.

[Steve]

No, senor. Yo no habla mucho Espanol. Solomente un poquito.

Yes, there was a certain Latino presence out our way, but when we went back, all the signs were in Korean.

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[chef1366]

A little my eye.

[feelergaugephil]

I have the tool your looking for, I have done 2 GS1000 valve jobs with it, if your interested in borrowing it, PM me.

[Steve]

I have the tool your looking for, ...

He might already have a proper tool, too.

The best, easiest, cheapest tool is a nylon zip-tie.


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