Product Details
Universal Overhead Valve Spring Compressor by CTA®. When it comes to quality, CTA knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials ensure the closest tolerances are adhered to.
Features
- Specialty tools to get your job done in a safer and easier fashion
- Practical and efficient solutions for pros and diyers alike
- No more headaches, beard scratching or tool throwing
- Blend of exceptional quality, convenience and functionality
- Made from superior grade materials to be lightweight yet durable
Instructions:
- 1. Remove the rocker cover, rocker arms and spark plugs.
- 2. Thread an Air Hold Fitting (CTA 2110) into the spark plug hole of the 1st cylinder to be done, then attach the hose from your air compressor.
- 3. The pressure wil hold the valves in the seated position.
- 4. Mount the valve spring compressor so that its jaws engage the lowest coils of the spring.
- 5. Lubricate the center screw, then turn it clockwise until its ram contacts the spring retainer squarely, then continue turning until the spring is fully compressed.
- 6. Tap the top of the center screw lightly with a hammer to free the keepers from the retainer.
- 7. Remove the keepers, retainer, spring and seal.
- 8. NOTE: It is a good idea to plug any oil return holes in the cylinder head with rags so that you wont lose any valve keepers.
CTA® started in 1978 with a few of specialty tools and a lot of great ideas. In time, the founders of the company decided to take some of their ideas to the market which allowed CTA to expand from manufacturing about 20 specialty tools to over 1000 tools. Today, from micro-thin "Plastigage" to 600 foot-pound torque wrenches, CTA Manufacturing Corp. offers one of the widest ranges of professional specialty tools in the industry. Whether tuning up your ‘68 Corvette or changing the oil on a John Deere tractor, CTA can provide you with the tools needed to do the job.