valve spring compressor

[moonpup]

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, 2010 by moonpup

[Mikez73]

cheap valve spring compressors=devils handiwork

[moonpup]

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?

[Diseazd]

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

[Diseazd]

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

[Jeff G 78]

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

[sblake01]

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.

[Diseazd]

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!

[Mike B]

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

[WW2Winger]

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

[olzed]

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, 2013 by olzed

[Namerow]

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