Magnum Head Valve Spring Compressor

I took the part that mounts on the stud side and cut it, then re-welded it to the correct angle.

Then opened up the part that compresses the spring retainer so I could get the Keepers off.

THEN, after doing all that, it wouldn't work with my new set of springs and not compress them correctly as the bolt was too wide and wouldn't go in between the springs.

Lets just say, if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't waste my time on even modifying it.

The one like you have in post #9 will work ok, but you will need something to hold the clamps in the springs because they will pop out at a most crucial point. I used one on a set of BBlock springs and there were times when I was ducking parts!!! This type works decent on really weak springs that don't require a lot of effort to remove!!

I would just do like @moparmandan did in post #13 and go this route or find someone with a spring compressor that you can borrow and install them.

Thanks!

I think I am going to just try it as is and see if it works. It's pretty close, but might still have issues. Worst case, one of two things happen; A. I tweak the angle of the bolt via a cut and weld job or 2. I buy the stud mount one and a conversion stud.

Time will tell.