This guy has a bunch of them and although his shipping is kind of high, the total cost is lower:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve-Spring-Compressor-3087-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ230482519736QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

The total cost is a bargain. I'm curious though, because at that price and the fact that he makes no mention of the KD Tools brand, if these are "cheap" knock-offs.

Oh well, I've been known to do business with Harbor Freight.

Edited August 19, 201014 yr by moonpup

cheap valve spring compressors=devils handiwork

I just realized that I posted the incorrect link. Here, is the one for KD#3087: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KD-Tools-GM-Valve-Under-Rocker-Arm-Spring-Compressor-/230512530036?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools

Auction ended with no bids??????

Diseazd, did you fall asleep or just found one somewhere else?

Moonpup....I ordered the $15.00 item that SBLAKE01 offered. I was waiting to see the item before I replied. It looked liked the real deal and even a knock off would be fine for this simple task. I will get back to you as soon as I receive it. Thanks for your help. Guy

This guy has a bunch of them and although his shipping is kind of high, the total cost is lower:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve-Spring-Compressor-3087-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ230482519736QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Just received my valve spring compressor from Stephen's ad above.......It is a KD 3087......High quality tool. Great price too($15.00 PLUS $10.00 shipping) received it 5 days after buy-it-now date....Thanks so much for everyone's help...you guys are awesome! Guy

That's an awesome price Guy. Nice find Stephen.

Glad that worked out for you. I've had my valve spring compressor for so long I don't even remember where I got it. It's either a no name or the anything that identifies it has long since worn off. It might even be a Harbor Freight item though it looks very similar to the KD 3087.

This tool makes installing rockers and lash pads a cinch. Everyone should own one......especially if you set up rocker geometry on after-market cams!

Great price too($15.00 PLUS $10.00 shipping)

Looks like the seller increased the shipping to $14.42 now. Still a good deal for $29.42 shipped.

-Mike

Anybody know whre I can find a KD 3087 these days ? They seem to be out of stock everywhere.

Not too dificult to make one of these. You need access to a small lathe.Hack saw. Drill. Some pipe for a handle, three or four inches of heavy wall tube to machine into the required dimensions to press on the valve spring, some 1/8 inch flat m/s to cut into a hook shape to go under the cam. A couple of 3/8 inch bolts. A bench grinder, and some imagination.

Edited October 18, 201311 yr by olzed

For DIY-ers, some good pix and info available here... K-D #2400 or K-D #3087 Valve Spring Compressor Photo Gallery by Ralph Scott at pbase.com