DIY $3 LS Valve Spring Compressor

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[biopsiesbeanieboos]

I was playing with similar ideas I’d seen years ago, but am losing patience in my old age (50’s). I’m not so impatient to pay someone else, but if I’m going to MacGyver something, I now look to YouTube for somewhere to start. You my friend have all he characteristics of a “TINKERER”. You pulled things apart as a kid and sometimes couldn’t get them back together. By the power vested in me by the ITSBITS (International Tinkerers Society of Bloody Interesting Thinking Solvers). I pronounce you a Master Tinkerer, Automobile Mechanical, Engines. And that’s based on this one video. Welcome to the tinkerer community, All Hail MacGyver, this meeting now adjourned.

[matthousden]

Best and most simple ls spring compressor for the DIY'r I've seen! Headed to the garage now! Thanks!👍

[dividedbeingmedia]

Man, I feel like a lot of people missed the point of this video. Yeah, you need the tools to do it, but if you're the DIY type, chances are you have already invested in these tools. So it makes more sense to use what you invested in vs going out and buying some expensive spring compressor to do the job.

[v.e.]

Like most folk, I've got everything necessary to make that right now. Thanks for the idea. Simple is best.

[disableafm]

VATS & base tune
If you live in the Atlanta area I disable the VATS security for LS swapped vehicles and provide a base tune that will disable other non used features on the PCM.

[FredAllenBurge]

Great idea! Had everything I needed and whipped it up in an hour or so, worked great!

[panaceabeachbum]

I see why this is the top recommendation, Thank You

[sethster]

I made me one and put a 12mm craftsman socked on the end of the clamp. Hooks to 3/8 drive impact now.

[AA-zmow]

Well worth it for him n people in his situation .. Found some for $ 17 free shipping if you have the time n money.. Hand clamp n press on without taking off the head . just single one at a time . the sell double ones for $35-55 free shipping some are bolt on like in the video.

[Agustin-jomv]

I wish I saw this earlier, but it is still going to be very useful. I modified a tool already, but this is much better. I'm going to go with the nut route, it should make it super easy.

[iowagrizz]

Nice job man, super cool share. Basic tools anyone could make that.

[mrmidnight]

Dam dude this is the best one I’ve seen yet. Cheapest too. I was literally just about to buy one that does exactly that for $40 next weekend. Not no more!

[troybrake]

Measure from edge to edge, instead of imaginary center to imaginary center?! Good video and good idea! im gonna make this myself for my 2.8, i just ported my heads, and something tells me im going to be using this more than once in my near future

[nicholashart]

The threads on the c clamp are tapered and smooth for easy turning but you can us a large nut and a bolt by adding a stationary handle to the bolt

[haitianpanda]

Cheap fix for 3 bucks plus a $500 welder, nice vid bro

[steveallen]

Awesome idea, had the stuff laying around my garage. works great.

[paulwidomski]

I'm gonna make one this weekend. Thanks!!!

[wilborthth]

Hell yeah this video is gold, thanks brother man, great job

[Barnabyjones]

I was just gonna say weld a nut on top so u can put your impact on it. Good job

[rmwcc]

Should do a video on the LS crankshaft pulley puller.