Check out my tool for changing LT1 springs.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fabrication/396429-tims-lt1-valve-spring-tool.html

 

sorry i cant tell by the pics how dose it wor?

 

Used a tool similar on a couple LS1's Works great. Dont see why this one wouldnt either.

Are you a vendor now or is this a "get it while its hot" kinda deal?

 

Thats a good tool, I like it better then cranes since you would really only do 1 at time.

 

It's a "get-it-before-the-thread-gets-locked" kind of deal

 

brandboZ28, I guess you could call me a Vendor. I make up batches of 30 of these tools and sell them to who ever wants one. I enjoy working in my shop so making these tools up is great for me. I have had great luck with my LS1 tools and have sold quite a few of them and everyone thought they worked out great so thats why I figured I didn't want to leave you LT1 owners in the dark so that is why I decided to start making them for the LT1.

BlackScreaminMachine, You are right about these being a good tool. They work great in those tight area's under the cowl. It usually takes around 1.5 to 2 hours for all the springs to be changed out and heck for $ 30 its the best bang for the buck tool around.

Jditlfm, Basically just remove your rockers, slide my tool over the rocker stud, install the washers and nut that I include with the tool. Either fill the cylinder with compressed air thru the spark plug hole, or use the TDC method which you raise the piston to the top dead center position, and the valve will drop some until the bottom of the valve is on top of the pistons and then just turn down the nut on your stud and the tool will compress the spring enough for you to get the spring keeper out. I include detailed instruction with every tool I sell. Once you do one spring you will see how easy this tool is to use.

Let me know if anyone is interested in one since I will start shipping out on Monday. Just click on the link on top to go to my thread where you can buy them in the for sale section.

Thanks for the comments and questions everyone.

Tim

 

Thats kinda what I was wondering...

 

Guys, I am not going anywhere. I will always have a thread in the "For Sale" Section as long as this board exists. I cannot sell any tools from this thread since it states it in the thread section rules but that is why I inserted the link to the thread in the "For Sale" section of the board.

Like I said earlier I do this since it is something I enjoy doing, and I also like to help people out. I stand behind my tools, and look at all my feed backs on my LS1 tool I make.

I will always be here for anyone who wants a tool.

Thanks everyone

Tim

 

Great tool! This is like the LS1 tool but a little bit longer on the rail side and the hole for the stud is larger in comparison to the LS1 set up.
I used the LS1 tool on the LT1 and then used this LT1 tool the other night on my car and the spring swap was so much easier than with the screw type compressors I have tried to use in the past, no need to worry if the spring is going to slip out and hurt someone.
I used air tools to compress and decompress the springs.

Just FYI-Tim has permission from admins to post up this tool, so no fear of him skipping out.

 

Ordered. Can't wait to try it out.

 

He does have permission to sell them, buy away fellas.

 

PediDr2,
I have your tool packaged up and will be shipping it to you tomorrow via USPS Priority Mail.

Shon and Vendetta,
Thanks for letting everyone know that I have permission, I appreciate it alot.

I have plenty of Tools in stock ready to ship if anyone needs one, just click on the link at the top of the page and it will take you to my thread in the for sale section.

Tim

 

I just purchased both tools, becuase of a 3/8" stud to a 7/16" stud conversion. I will let everyone know how it works with LS1 springs, on LT1 heads.

 

BlackScreaminMachine,

I shipped your tools out to you this morning, and let me know when you receive them.

Thanks,
Tim

F.Y.I. to everyone, I have heard back from a couple of people that have use this tool with positive feedback saying it worked great for them.

 

Got it today and swapped some springs before time ran out.
I think the modifications Shon was talking about would be something to elevate the non-spring end to decrease the angle and binding at the rocker stud. For removal I ended up using a 3/4 short socket under the non-spring end of the tool to keep the tool flatter. And for getting the new spring on I used a closed end wrench in place of the socket due to the spring being full height and needing some thread engagement. Some of my problems might be that I'm LT1 with decent sized 919 comp springs.
Hope you can follow my explanation, (Bones McCoy tone) I'm a doctor not a mechanic

 

Hi Mike,

Actually you are the 2nd person that has mentioned using a socket on the non spring portion of the tool. This is something I have been looking into and might be adding that to the directions because like you say it is less of an angle then with out it.

As for the mods that Shon spoke about I have already done what he had stated since he had helped me alot before releasing these tools to everyone.

Thanks for the input Mike and let me know how the rest of your swap turns out.

Tim

 

When I put on some heavy springs it was tough and added a 'piece' on the rail side of the tool but that didnt seem to help alot but maybe my stuff was too much or too little to help....pix of what you are doing might help us...

 

It went well. I only had one broken spring on the pass side unlike the four that were broken on the driver side Keeping things aligned and getting the keepers to set can be a challenge. I used some spray lube under the nut and on the retainer to keep things from binding and to get the spring positioned for the keepers. If you start out with the spring as far away from the intake manifold as possible the arc of the tool will bring it in closer. I used a big screw driver to fine tune the spring placement and pried gently on a nearby towel wrapped rocker stud for leverage. Worst part as usual on an F-Body is just getting to the half of the motor that some moron positioned under the cowl.
KEYS are LUBE UP and PRE-POSITION THE SPRING

 

So all in all it sounds it went pretty good for you then Mike. I know when I use my LS1 tool I sometimes have to reposition the spring to get the valve stem thru the spring retainer and I like your idea of using a towel pading another stud for leverage on the LT1 application. On the LS1 we don't have that option so I just loosen the nut alittle on the tool and reposition. Thanks for your input as it helps us all out. Take care Mike and thanks again.

Tim

 

I got the tools on saturday tim, they both look great. I appreciate the time.

I will get back to you with the results of the LS1 springs.