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Originally Posted by Shon Herron Used this tool this weekend on an LT1 set up. I modified it some and see where more modifications could be made to help it on the LT1 head. |
Shon, please pm me with any suggestion you have for any way I can improve the tool for LT1 applications.
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Originally Posted by Shon Herron One question I have is could it be made out of something more durable? It is slightly bent now after doing 16 single valvesprings. It could be the difference between the heads but heard the same thing from an LS1 spring changer too.
I think the thickness is pretty good but material needs to be stronger I think. |
You must have forgotten to tap the retainers as described in the instructions before using the tool. That releases the keepers and prevents unnecessary stress on the stud and tool. The tool material was chosen very carefully to not bend under normal use, but I want it to bend when too much pressure is placed on it such as if you continue to compress past coil bind. I chose this specific material to prevent damage to the threads or the rocker pedestal. I have installed the stiffest triple springs without bending the tool. The tool can simply be turned over if you ever manage to bend it.