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ARES Large Valve Spring Compressor for Overhead Valve Engines - Enhanced Compression with Direct Action Compressor Lever for Improved Visibility Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of ARES Large Valve Spring Compressor for Overhead Valve Engines - Enhanced Compression with Direct Action Compressor Lever for Improved Visibility

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: This valve spring compressor tool is designed to compress valve springs on overhead valve engines. It includes two valve spring adapters, which fit valve spring retainers up to 1 inch (25mm) and 1.2 inches (30mm). It has a jaw opening of 1.7 inches to 5.7 inches (45mm to 145mm) and a throat clearance of 9.8 inches (250mm). DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: This Valve Spring Compressor is designed with a direct action compressor lever which gives better visibility of valve spring retainers located in difficult or hard to reach areas. WHY YOU NEED IT: If you have to compress valve springs on overhead valve engines then this valve spring compressor is for you! Our design enables you to quickly and easily compress those springs; even in hard to reach places!. RELIABLE | EFFECTIVE | EFFICIENT: Users trust ARES to be quality tools. You are backed by our Performance Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty. If you have any issues with your ARES Valve Spring Compressor, simply contact customer service for troubleshooting help, parts, replacement, or refund. ASPCA BUSINESS AMBASSADOR: We are proud to be part of the ASPCA Business Ambassador Program. If you have a pet, you realize they are more than a pet, they are part of the family. With your support, we’re proud to help this great organization.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good value for money

Great value for money, works great with my 5.3 liter heads. Easy to use and cheaper than other brands. Doesn't feel flimsy or cheap at all

Pros
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • Decent

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Tool worked well and securely

Works with Kohler OHV head. When lapping the valves, I easily removed and replaced them several times. Adjusting the clamp size was pretty easy.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Cord is shorter than other picks

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Required Valve Train Tool

I used it on the 799 LS socket set. It's easy to set up to definitely work for others. It was fairly easy for me to insert the spring retaining clips after squeezing them together. This tool is essential for valve springs and I definitely recommend it. And by the way, I'm an instrumentalist ;)

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • No Instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Use this tool correctly and forget about negative reviews.

I once found the easiest way to leverage (stay upright). I assembled these 318 LA cylinder heads in about 45 minutes. Reliable and strong. I also used a mechanic's glove to make it easier for me to hold it. 0 questions after figuring out how to store it better.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Absolute crap! NO LEVER

Clamp angle in closed position is approximately 235 degrees. When fully open, its angle is between 305 and 360 degrees. You need to lower the clamp counterclockwise from 360 to 235 degrees, lowering the clamp also pushes the clamp against the valve spring. You can't get leverage to compress the spring, very poor design. I fiddled with this clip for 45 minutes and only removed 1 valve spring and that's because the valve retainers just fell off when the spring was compressed enough. I couldn't…

Pros
  • Free for educational use
Cons
  • Operating speed