Great video, I used a o2 sensor socket instead of PVC, no modification needed as the side of the socket is removed to allow for the o2 sensor wires. Great job putting this out there.
Thanks Bobert! Funny story…. After I made this video, someone gave me the correct tool. Now I have another bulky tool I will probably use just a few times in my life! Ha!
@@brian.d.mobley I was fumbling around like a jackass for a couple days trying to locally get a valve tool for my CB250 head only to realize I had the clamp vice and PVC at home the whole time.
@@AllboroLCD Similar story for me. I needed to remove that valve but didn’t really want to buy a tool for a job Id rarely do. After looking at the tool and learning the procedures, I just started thinking that it couldn’t be too hard to rig something up. This video was the result of my contemplations and experiments!
Brilliant! You just saved me from a $25 dollar cheapo tool that bends or a $100 dollar tool I'll use once or twice in my life and takes up a bunch of space!
After finding this video 5 months ago, I had the maintenance to try this for my SXF top end a couple days ago. I had a more difficult time with it, but still, it sure as shit works. I already had the vise and clamp, but my pipe fitting was $1.09. 😜 Sure was nice to be able to clean the valves. They were a mess.
Yeah! After the fact, I was thinking that adding a magnet would have also been a good option. But, at $.39, it still worked pretty well. Funny story, after I created this video, someone gifted me the tools necessary to do this job. Its much easier with the right tool, thats for sure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Hey JG! You are so right! I just didn’t think about that at the time. Even some tape over the opening would have worked! But, good tip! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks Dan. Funny thing is, after I made this, a company sponsored me asking me to make a video using their spring compressor tool. Now I have the specific tool for this job and soon I’ll be making a video on how to use it! Thanks for watching and double thanks for subscribing!
Thanks Watts! Glad you going that useful. I’m working on a valve adjustment video right now that should be up within a week. Thanks for the nice words and for watching.
Hey Strop! I do think you suggestion is a good one. I was even thinking of adding a magnet. But, you know how this home grown engineered ideas are; you keep improving them the more you evaluate them. Thanks for watching!
That was a fun little discovery, for sure. Since the publication of this video, someone was actually nice enough to send me a valve spring compressing tool.
@@brian.d.mobley Actually it cost 49 cents. If I would have known before I tried the socket trick install I woundnt have lost a keeper. A used keeper for a 1988 xr 200r is over nine dollars.
@@brian.d.mobley oh sorry, btw thanks for ur videos and ur answer, i was just about to buy valve spring compressor and this video suddenly appear on my recommendation.
@@dinamostarter No problem! It’s funny. I was in the same boat as you - didn’t do a lot of valve work and just needed to get one set of valves out (for Vapor Blasting) and didn’t want to spend the money. So, I came up with this. I had a vice and lots of clamps so, for me, it was a cheap fix. After publishing this video, TBOLTUSA was kind enough to give me the valve tools so now I’m spoiled with the right tools for the job!
Great video, I used a o2 sensor socket instead of PVC, no modification needed as the side of the socket is removed to allow for the o2 sensor wires. Great job putting this out there.
Hi Joel! Im not familiar with the configuration of an O2 sensor, but if it works, GREAT! Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
Had the same thought that I did not want to buy a $40 tool for use maybe once or twice in my life. Awesome engineering Mr Mobley!!
Thanks Bobert! Funny story…. After I made this video, someone gave me the correct tool. Now I have another bulky tool I will probably use just a few times in my life! Ha!
Theres a special place in heaven set aside for this guy right here!
Hi Allboro! Sorry for slow reply to such a nice comment! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing a kind word!
@@brian.d.mobley I was fumbling around like a jackass for a couple days trying to locally get a valve tool for my CB250 head only to realize I had the clamp vice and PVC at home the whole time.
@@AllboroLCD Similar story for me. I needed to remove that valve but didn’t really want to buy a tool for a job Id rarely do. After looking at the tool and learning the procedures, I just started thinking that it couldn’t be too hard to rig something up. This video was the result of my contemplations and experiments!
When you put the keepers in put a little grease on them and they will stay in place better.
Someone else mentioned that to me too! I’m obviously not taking full advantage of grease in lots of applications! Thanks for the good tip!
Awesome save! Rebuilding a 1935 flathead. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
I notched out my c-clamp on the screw end. It works but I fought it. Will have to keep this in mind.
Brilliant! You just saved me from a $25 dollar cheapo tool that bends or a $100 dollar tool I'll use once or twice in my life and takes up a bunch of space!
Thanks DCXPlant! I was glad to save the money and space too. Im really glad it helped you. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
After finding this video 5 months ago, I had the maintenance to try this for my SXF top end a couple days ago. I had a more difficult time with it, but still, it sure as shit works. I already had the vise and clamp, but my pipe fitting was $1.09. 😜
Sure was nice to be able to clean the valves. They were a mess.
Damn inflation! 😛. Thanks for watching!
Heck yes, just what I was looking for. Ievsn have a box of plumbing pieces.
So you dont even have to spend the 39 cents!
Thanks so much Dan!! Many more videos coming!
Put a cap on the end to keep the keepers. 🙂
Yeah! After the fact, I was thinking that adding a magnet would have also been a good option. But, at $.39, it still worked pretty well. Funny story, after I created this video, someone gifted me the tools necessary to do this job. Its much easier with the right tool, thats for sure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Place a cap/plug on one end of the pvc and it would hold keepers from falling
Hey JG! You are so right! I just didn’t think about that at the time. Even some tape over the opening would have worked! But, good tip! Thanks for watching!!
Seem like a genuine guy, subbed for sure thanks again.
Hey Dan! Some how I missed this comment! Sorry for slow reply. I’m glad you like my channel! Lots of new projects coming. Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much
Glad it helped! Thanks Doug!
what a brilliant idea that u came up with. surely will do it for myself. tqvm bro
IM glad it could benefit you! I was really happy to make it all work too!
Great video awesome money saver keep up the good work
Thanks Dan. Funny thing is, after I made this, a company sponsored me asking me to make a video using their spring compressor tool. Now I have the specific tool for this job and soon I’ll be making a video on how to use it! Thanks for watching and double thanks for subscribing!
Awesome! Thank you
Thanks Herb! That was a fun little trick to save some money on an easy job. Glad you liked it !
I cut a piece of conduit pipe I had as scrap, that might be more reliable for springs that are harder to squeeze.
I’m sure that would work great also. It’s fun to think of creative solutions, don’t you think?
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing. Great idea.
Thank YOU for watching!
Sweet deal, great video!
Thanks! Im glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!
Genius.
Thanks Watts! Glad you going that useful. I’m working on a valve adjustment video right now that should be up within a week. Thanks for the nice words and for watching.
My luck Id need the pvc fitting😂
Wow great job brother
Worked for me today
It was a neat little trick! Glad it helped you!
That is so cool, thank you.
So glad it helped! It worked great for me! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great vid. Appreciate the tip. Will do same. Thinks its good to add closed cap at end to catch keepers?
Hey Strop! I do think you suggestion is a good one. I was even thinking of adding a magnet. But, you know how this home grown engineered ideas are; you keep improving them the more you evaluate them. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff! Thanks
Thanks Riding Stuffed! Glad you liked it!
Smart!
That was a fun little discovery, for sure. Since the publication of this video, someone was actually nice enough to send me a valve spring compressing tool.
Very cool !!
Thanks! Lots more coming for TBolt USA fans!
This is awesome! Thank u
My pleasure, stabber! Glad it helped you!
So Cool, thanks👍
Thanks! That was a fun video to make. It’s always fun to find creative ways to solve problems. Thanks for watching!
I appreciate you share amazing clip here
Hey Ali. Sorry I missed your comment. I’m glad you found the video useful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
HAHA! Hi Eric! Thats a great little trick, right!? Glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!
@@brian.d.mobley I lost a keeper last night, trying to use a oxigen sensor tool, so I went to the hardware store today they had one 1/2 inch t left.
@@ericwilcox5925 Hope yours cost less than a dollar too!
@@brian.d.mobley Actually it cost 49 cents. If I would have known before I tried the socket trick install I woundnt have lost a keeper. A used keeper for a 1988 xr 200r is over nine dollars.
@@ericwilcox5925 Thats unfortunate. But at least you didnt have to buy a valve compression tool.
Man you’re video are amazing
I appreciate that! Thank you!!!!
Thanks- just cancelled my amazon order!
That’s funny Dan! Glad it helped! HNY!
Good job
Thanks!! You are very kind!
👍👍👍nice
Thank you! Cheers!
how big is the clamp? i have the similar size engine head
Hi Wastu. Check the description box content for the video. There’s a link provided for the C-Clamp. Thanks for watching!
@@brian.d.mobley oh sorry, btw thanks for ur videos and ur answer, i was just about to buy valve spring compressor and this video suddenly appear on my recommendation.
@@dinamostarter No problem! It’s funny. I was in the same boat as you - didn’t do a lot of valve work and just needed to get one set of valves out (for Vapor Blasting) and didn’t want to spend the money. So, I came up with this. I had a vice and lots of clamps so, for me, it was a cheap fix. After publishing this video, TBOLTUSA was kind enough to give me the valve tools so now I’m spoiled with the right tools for the job!
👍 great
Thank you! Cheers!