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Lycoming Valve Spring Compressor
MFR Model# TP687
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Overview
| This cast aluminum alloy valve spring compressor fits Lycoming parallel valve and angle valve horizontally opposed engines. An excellent tool at an economical price. |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
Reviews
Worked Very Well. Upon Assembly, Compressed Valve Spring & easily installed Keepers.
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Valve Spring Compressor For Lycoming Engines
very good tool, to prevent damage , schock off tapets before using tool.
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Valve Spring Compressor For Lycoming Engines
Good product, fast shipping!!
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Valve Spring Compressor For Lycoming Engines
The price everybody charges for this simple tool is beyond stupid high. They know you need it, and they make you pay to get it. No scruples, no shame. Nearly a hundred dollar bill for a bent piece of aluminum. And this is the cheap version. Sheesh!
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Valve Spring Compressor For Lycoming Engines
Works well.
This tool lasted for eight years with all kinds of student abuse at our A and P school. It took only one student not paying attention to break it. If it were made of steel a student could break it.
Aluminum... Its more expensive and weaker than steel??? Wonder who was the genius behind that!!!!
The tool comes with a sticker applied to the handle that says to be sure to break loose any stuck valve stem retainer's before using this tool. Mine were stuck and I didn't heed the warning on the tool. I broke the tool. The tool fits the Lycoming IO-360 engine perfectly and is very ergonomic but the tool is cast aluminum and won't hold up to much abuse.
The valve compressor did the job, but the lever had a significant bend to it when I finished. The lever was only used once. I’m not sure it will last a second time. The aluminum is too soft.
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Valve Spring Compressor For Lycoming Engines
Broken after 7-8 uses. Aluminum alloy will not hold up over time. Manufacture this out of steel, and it would be good tool. Otherwise, not worth the buy.
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Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
