Valve spring tester

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1974nova

Discussion Starter · Jul 15, 2012 (Edited)

Wanted to get a tester and was wondering if anyone has used this one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-62390/

Thanks for the input

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I have used this tester for several years. Works great as far as making sure all your springs are close to the same seat. Easy to fine a broken spring from reading.
I use it every time I run the valves to check seat pressure is equal all way through.
Have ran valves after cruising the streets and get ready to take it to the track and find a weak spring while running the valves and save a problem at the track.
Good investment in my opinion.

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Seattle_Mike

· #3 · Jul 17, 2012

It depends on what the use is going to be and how accurate you want it to be. The absolute best is Buxton http://www.buxtonengineering.com/on_head_valve_spring_tester.php but they are on the top price end at around $900.

We use the LSM PC-100-SLC which you can get through Jeg's or Summit. It's in the $250 range and does a nice job.
http://www.lsmproducts.com/product2.htm#anchorvspt

We keep a very close watch on the valvetrain and check springs quite often so required a decent quality tool.

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