http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...lvl=3&prt=2058

It looks like it does 2 springs at a time, but it costs over $100. I'm wondering if anyone has used it and what you think of it?

 

i can't think of any reason i'd want that one when there are several that would do the same thing better, quicker, and cheaper. why is it you're looking at that one over any or all others?

 

Well, just because it's "new". What others would do it quicker?

I have a few other ones that do them one at a time, on the head. The Manley lever one, Proform, and the clamps around and you screw down. All of those have their "issues". Manley, OK, but gets tricky to install keeps with one hand. Proform, didn't line up properly and angles the spring, bent a rocker stud with it...sucky as well as bulky. The screw down, I don't like the boing factor, but other than that it was OK. I may try the Lisle (16750) one, but it looks like it's still a one hand for the keeps deal and I'm not sure how well that works with high spring rates.

I'm basically looking for something compact enough to get into tight spots, can have 2 hands free, won't risk bending the rocker stud, and doesn't require head removal. Is there one you prefer above all others?

 

If the Lisle one you mention is the one I'm thinking of, it works about as well as anything else. I use an old-fashioned screw type one.

 

c clamp type take about zero set up time and just a bit more time to put in use. for head on engine you can't beat the ones with a center screw that lok sort of like a 2 jaw puller.

 

That's what I use, cost me all of about $9 too.

 

I have that too. That's one of the ones I was referring to earlier. I don't care for it much, but it works OK. Maybe it's because I have a cheapo one, but it's not very stable.