Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) valve spring special tool #?????

[BWillard]

Can someone please tell me the part number of the 24V Miller valve spring compressor tool that allows you to change springs on the truck? This part lists for around $40 I'm told, but I can't seem to find it anywhere!



Thanks

 

[Bob4x4]

The early tool was prone to come apart and was discontinued from what I heard. I would make my own



Bob

 

[Jetpilot]

Cummins makes a really nice tool for doing the springs... . 3164329



Doug

 

[BWillard]

Doug,



Any idea on the price of this one?

 

[Jetpilot]

The tool is around $130... . Give me a call and I can fill you in.



Doug

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I got the Lisle from Genos. At $23 It was very reasonalbly priced for swapping to 60#. Napa and such wanted around $40 for a similar style compressor.



Some folks do not like Genos because the handle is too long to maneuver around whilst changing. I just pulled the handle cover off and hack sawed the handle just past the first rivet, cut the handle cover to size, and voile! - my own custom stubby spring compressor.



Bottomline, it worked great and was very reasonably priced. As others have noted, you will need to "screw" the #60 onto the compressor to get the best results.



Edit: PS Almost forgot, forget the "cam" handle doodaw and install a slightly longer bolt with washer and it works great.

 

[Bob4x4]

otd it sounds like you are talking 12v they are talking 24



Bob

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

Opps, my bad,... . never mind.

 

[BWillard]

Yeah, I looked at this one, but I'm interested in the one that holds the valve. I can do without that option but for the price it was worth looking into.

I got the Lisle from Genos. At $23 It was very reasonalbly priced for swapping to 60#. Napa and such wanted around $40 for a similar style compressor.



Some folks do not like Genos because the handle is too long to maneuver around whilst changing. I just pulled the handle cover off and hack sawed the handle just past the first rivet, cut the handle cover to size, and voile! - my own custom stubby spring compressor.



Bottomline, it worked great and was very reasonably priced. As others have noted, you will need to "screw" the #60 onto the compressor to get the best results.



Edit: PS Almost forgot, forget the "cam" handle doodaw and install a slightly longer bolt with washer and it works great.