outermarker Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 Has anyone made a simple valve compression tool willing to post a drawing with dimensions? Something like the attached file. thanks
Fly Boomer Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 12 hours ago, outermarker said: Has anyonrre made a simple valve compression tool willing to post a drawing with dimensions? Something like the attached file. thanks This is the cool way: https://valvewizard.com/buynow.html but I'm sure several have built their own. Drawings and other design specifications may be more difficult. As infrequently as you will likely use it, why not borrow?
EricJ Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 The valvewizard is not a bad choice for an angle-valve engine. For parallel valves there are some easier tools, and some DIY methods that also work well. I have a valvewizard for the angle-valves and one of these for parallel valves: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/compressor.php Edit, there's also this, for Lycoming engines: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/compressor2.php
Bolter Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 2 hours ago, Fly Boomer said: This is the cool way: https://valvewizard.com/buynow.html but I'm sure several have built their own. Drawings and other design specifications may be more difficult. As infrequently as you will likely use it, why not borrow? As an FYI: the Valve Wizard lists IO 550 N and G as incompatible with their tool. I think that covers all generations of the NA big engine long bodies. https://valvewizard.com/pdf/ExceptionList.pdf 1
Fly Boomer Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 3 hours ago, Bolter said: As an FYI: the Valve Wizard lists IO 550 N and G as incompatible with their tool. I think that covers all generations of the NA big engine long bodies. https://valvewizard.com/pdf/ExceptionList.pdf I may have made a bad assumption (is there any other kind?). OP profile says M20E.
Paul Thomas Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 If I recall correctly, Dan Horton posted information on how to make one on Van's Air Force.
hammdo Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 Real simple too: Aluminum angle from home depot -- just measured it so it would fit as needed -- I believe $30 for the aluminum -- very simple... -Don
MikeOH Posted May 15 Report Posted May 15 6 hours ago, M20F said: Wait you all don’t just squeeze them with your hands? A couple of well placed fingers is all that's needed. 1
Bolter Posted May 15 Report Posted May 15 22 hours ago, Fly Boomer said: I may have made a bad assumption (is there any other kind?). OP profile says M20E. My point was not a correction on you or meant for the OP, but the general Mooney audience who might be interested in the tool. 1
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