I've about had it with my wobbly old Craftman valve spring compressor, any advice on what to replace it with? Anybody using that Proform HD unit? Comp and Powerhouse both offer ones that look very similar to the Proform (more money), but I'm wondering if there is a difference in quality.
Next item is valve spring tester, I've been looking at the Tavia 0-600 lbs mini tester (backordered), any input on other models or pound ratings would be great.
When I was doing heads, we always used a pneumatic compressor, but it had a little trouble with the killer springs. I still tough it out with the ol' manual over-center type, but I've been looking, as well. Can't help you there yet. AFA spring checkers, Rimac is still the only one I'll have. They make two that I'm aware of, and if you aren't using big roller springs, the smaller of the two will do great. Unless you're racing and killing springs on a regular basis, you're really only looking for installed pressures anyway, so you don't need the 1000# deal. I know some of the new hydraulic testers are compact and cool, but call me old school...I just feel more comfy with the analog. Besides, Rimac's been building spring testors for a LONG time, and have always been the best. I'm going to look more into spring compressors. Hopefully there's someone a little more up to date out there that can help. Fiat?? Info?? Anyone else?? :coffeycup