V1 Need a Kent-Moore J-43649 Valve Spring Compressor Tool

[JeffsGoblin]

Does anyone have a Kent-Moore J-43649 Valve Spring Compressor Set for my LSJ that I can borrow or rent? I'm trying to replace my valve seals I would prefer not to buy one since this most likely will be a one time use tool.

It looks like this: https://www.freedomracing.com/j-43649-valve-spring-compressor-set.html

 

[Karter2026]

I have a valve spring compressor it is not a kent-moore. I used it on my LAP engine. pm me if interested.

 

[ncgoblin]

I have a valve spring compressor it is not a kent-moore. I used it on my LAP engine. pm me if interested.

Which tool did you use I am planning to replace my valves this month once I start tearing down the engine.

 

[Karter2026]

Which tool did you use I am planning to replace my valves this month once I start tearing down the engine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4J094J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was going to say If you want I can ship it to you to use then ship it back but by the time we ship it will be more than a new one. it is only $20

 

[DCMoney]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4J094J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was going to say If you want I can ship it to you to use then ship it back but by the time we ship it will be more than a new one. it is only $20

I have the same tool used it multiple times on sxs and motorcycle heads. Worth it's weight it gold!

Just used it again a few weeks ago putting new valve seals in my RZR engine.

Wow I take way too many photos...

 

[ncgoblin]

Thanks guys that is exactly what I will get.

 

[Mayor West]

Another vote for that tool, I used it on my head work while cleaning things up and carbon cleaning the valves... its sort of a PITA to screw in and out with how big and awkward it is around the head, but it definitely gets the job done.

I have a few types of valve spring compressors and the one DC pictured was the only one I had big enough to fit in. The other two were too big to get around the second valves next to each other.

 

[JeffsGoblin]

Thanks guys that is exactly what I will get.

If you are not taking off the heads, I have do have this tool: https://www.freedomracing.com/j-43649-valve-spring-compressor-set.html

It allows you to compress the valve springs, remove the valve spring keepers and retainers and replace the valve springs and value seals... all without removing the head.

Here is a picture and link on how to use it:

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how...ch-75-valve-springs-gmr-cylinder-head-292811/

The link is very detailed and shows how to put in new cams if needed.

 

[ncgoblin]

If you are not taking off the heads, I have do have this tool: https://www.freedomracing.com/j-43649-valve-spring-compressor-set.html

It allows you to compress the valve springs, remove the valve spring keepers and retainers and replace the valve springs and value seals... all without removing the head.

Here is a picture and link on how to use it:
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how...ch-75-valve-springs-gmr-cylinder-head-292811/

The link is very detailed and shows how to put in new cams if needed.

Very nice I am not certain if I am going to remove the head but most likely I am going to tear down the bottom end first and inspect the bearings.

 

[Mayor West]

Very nice I am not certain if I am going to remove the head but most likely I am going to tear down the bottom end first and inspect the bearings.

Is this for your first blown engine or the one you were running when we met at ZMAX?

 

[ncgoblin]

Is this for your first blown engine or the one you were running when we met at ZMAX?

Have not decided which one I want to rebuild yet. I’m updating my post with some new findings.

 

[ncgoblin]

Now that the weather is getting cold I am planning to buy cams, injectors, and install #82 springs/retainers. At this time my clutch is not slipping but if I have to remove the head I am going to just pull the engine/trans and swap out the clutch for the future increased performance. I would prefer to do a in-place install on the cams/springs with a Kent Moore J-43649 if anyone would be willing to ship.

Thanks!