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Hello all
Can anyone identify this tool?

The seller that I spoke to thought it was for removing valves out of a Model A, which it certainly is not meaty enough to compress valves by any means.

On the handle it does say “Model A” but that could mean a lot of things. Thoughts?

This is the standard tool, I believe, for removing Model A valves. At least that is what I have used it for in the past. Bottom end is scooped out to slide around the stem.

It is a valve spring compressor for Model A and Model B 4 cylinder engines. The tool in the second post is used to remove the valve guides in those engines. Hope that helps.

MichaelPawelek wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:51 am

This is the standard tool, I believe, for removing Model A valves. At least that is what I have used it for in the past. Bottom end is scooped out to slide around the stem.

That tool is a new one on me as well, thanks!

kevinf wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:58 am

It is a valve spring compressor for Model A and Model B 4 cylinder engines. The tool in the second post is used to remove the valve guides in those engines. Hope that helps.

Thanks! To me it didn’t look beefy enough to remove valves, the right shape, just light duty. But I never removed A valves in my A. I did in more than one 292-6, and those spring compressors are much larger.

kevinf wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:58 am

It is a valve spring compressor for Model A and Model B 4 cylinder engines. The tool in the second post is used to remove the valve guides in those engines. Hope that helps.

Yes, Once the valve guides are tapped out with the tool the valves come right out. Guess I should have been more specific….