moonpup Posted August 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-328367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikez73 Posted August 19, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 19, 2010 cheap valve spring compressors=devils handiwork Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-328375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpup Posted August 22, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 22, 2010 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? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-328624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted August 22, 2010 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-328633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted August 25, 2010 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-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ230482519736QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fToolsJust 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-329017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted August 25, 2010 Share #18 Posted August 25, 2010 That's an awesome price Guy. Nice find Stephen. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-329018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted August 25, 2010 Share #19 Posted August 25, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-329019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted August 25, 2010 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! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-329020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted August 26, 2010 Share #21 Posted August 26, 2010 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-329021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2Winger Posted October 18, 2013 Share #22 Posted October 18, 2013 Anybody know whre I can find a KD 3087 these days ? They seem to be out of stock everywhere. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-433984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
olzed Posted October 18, 2013 Share #23 Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-434020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namerow Posted October 19, 2013 Share #24 Posted October 19, 2013 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 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36810-valve-spring-compressor/?page=2#findComment-434055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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