will this valve spring compressor work
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I think the big C-clamp is it. I did my valve seals in the car with a spring compressor like you have. I used to tool to compress the outer spring and a large, strong friend to push down on the tool to get the inner spring to compress enough to get the keepers out and then back in. Not recommended. Get the c-clamp if the head will be off.
Good luck!
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From: Nor Cal, Seal Rock, OR
Are you trying to do valve work with the head on or off the car? 'On' the car the old rope trick in the cylinder and a valve spring compressor that bolts to head in a camtower hole works fine to keep the valve from dropping. Off the car the C-clamp style is much easier. It all depends on what you repair are doing.
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