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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 08:50 AM
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Shadetree mechanic here, certainly nothing more than that. Looking for a tool that will see infrequent use for Evo style heads.

I want to change the valve seals and reassemble a few extra parts hanging around.

Looking for a tool recommendation that you may have experience with. I understand that Mac or Snap On would have one but that might be overkill for me

Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 10:52 AM
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I used my C - clamp automotive style compressor on my M-8 heads....
 
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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tee⋁22133319
Shadetree mechanic here, certainly nothing more than that. Looking for a tool that will see infrequent use for Evo style heads.

I want to change the valve seals and reassemble a few extra parts hanging around.

Looking for a tool recommendation that you may have experience with. I understand that Mac or Snap On would have one but that might be overkill for me

Thanks!
Check Ebay for used Snap on tools at a better deal
 
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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 03:24 PM
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J&P Cycles offers a product from V-Twin Manufacturing. No experience with the product, but maybe you can read some reviews to get a feel for the value of this tool.

https://www.jpcycles.com/product/v-t...ku_id=10245195
 
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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 03:56 PM
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I used this homemade valve spring compressor I made back in the 60's. If needed, you can use different sizes C-clamps for different sizes heads.

 

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Old Oct 9, 2025 | 05:09 PM
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Got a decent sized drill press? Not hard to make one using it.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2025 | 05:27 AM
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$20 from Amazon
 
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Old Oct 11, 2025 | 08:11 AM
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Got a decent sized drill press? Not hard to make one using it.
i don't but saw a video. Harborfreight.com has one for about $80. I can return it if unsatisfied.
 
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Originally Posted by Tee⋁22134609
i don't but saw a video. Harborfreight.com has one for about $80. I can return it if unsatisfied.
Probably too light.. You really need a flow model. If you don't already have one best to buy the regular C type.


 
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Loaner tools are available from advance auto and autozone. Probably from others as well.
 
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