10-01-2019, 08:59 AM
(10-01-2019, 02:22 AM)Steve Bryant Wrote: There also appear to be a number of differing sizes for these tools. I have one that I thought was for a seven but is the wrong size. Personally i'd save the Austin tool for emergencies and purchase a modern compressor for the job.
Cheers,
Stephen
An Austin 10 one has a deeper frame throat and will work with the manifold on. (keep an eye out for one on E Bay)This is the best one for emergency valve jobs on the side of the road.
The original Seven spring compressors are cast steel and can be realigned if bent without fear of breaking.
Grasp one end in the vice and apply a big ring spanner judiciously to bend back to shape. Good for another 80 years at least.
Apply a good preload when using then tap the end of the screw sharply to break the taper.
Cheers Steve H.