Valve compressor custom tool.

I created a tool last time I did a valve job and it worked. Although I was painfully aware how long it took me to get the collets in place with great care. Pretty sure I tossed it, during a garage cleansing one year, as I can't find it now.

I was wondering if anyone has created something nifty I can knock up.

At the moment I just use a big g clamp and a socket that has been notched out to remove... Installing is a bit more finicky though.

Only eight valves... So I can take my time but any ideas would be cool.

Thanks.

 

I printed this gizmo. Gets the job done.

 

Thanks @Dan Gardner I like it!

 

Argh. I have a brand new(a few years ago) container, coarse on one end and fine on the other, of valve grinding paste.
Solid as a rock. any idea what the carrier is. CRC doesn't seem to get it loosened up.
I know its cheap but damn.

 

I just worked in some engine oil when my grinding past got really dense. It didn't reach solid, though.
I'd suggest levering the lumps out and whacking them with a hammer to regain some granularity, then mix in some oil.

 

Not quite as fancy, maybe a bit short also, but I'll give it a go.

 

The cheapest Chinesium C-clamp style compressor kit on Amazon/ebay labeled as "automotive" are entirely too flimsy for automotive, but work well for bikes. But it does remove the joy of building custom tools as well!

 

Well that worked pretty good.
Bit short but still nice access to the collets.
Although I now realise every single screwdriver I have seems to have become at least partially magnetised. Good thing I found a CRC straw to shimmie the collets a bit.