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Product Number: 03800000
Servicing valve trains on commercial and off-road engines requires a compressor designed for the larger spring sizes and higher spring rates encountered in heavy-duty applications — passenger-car valve spring tools simply do not have the capacity. The Sykes Pickavant 03800000 Valve Spring Compressor is a heavy-duty unit specified for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses, and agricultural, marine, and industrial plant engines.
The frame is constructed from rust-proofed steel, providing the rigidity required to compress heavy commercial valve springs without flex, and the geared hand wheel adjustment allows controlled, repeatable compression rather than the over-eager release that lever-style tools can produce.
The tool is supplied with two pairs of jaws to suit different access situations: straight jaws and cranked offset jaws. Straight jaws have a minimum aperture of 95mm and a maximum of 186mm, with a 245mm throat. Cranked offset jaws have a minimum aperture of 75mm and a maximum of 165mm, also with a 245mm throat — the offset profile allowing access on engines where straight-line compression is obstructed by surrounding components.
The 245mm throat on both jaw sets accommodates the larger valve assemblies found in commercial and industrial engines, where access depth is often greater than on car engines.
Sykes Pickavant has been supplying professional-grade engine service tools for decades, and the 03800000 reflects the brand's focus on robust, fit-for-purpose workshop equipment for heavy-duty engine servicing.
Additional Information
Valve Spring Compressor - Heavy Duty For use on Commercial and Off-Road Engine Vehicles Suitable for use on a wide range of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses, agricultural, marine and industrial plant engines Reinforced frame made from rust-proofed steel Geared hand wheel adjustment Supplied with straight cranked off-set jawsSpecificationCranked Offset JawsA - Jaw (mm) Min 75mm Max 165mmB - Throat (mm) 245mm Straight JawsA - Jaw (mm) Min 95mm Max 186mmB - Throat (mm) 245mm
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| Product Dimenstions (L x W x H) | 480 x 350 x 140 mm |
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| Product Weight | 3.75 Kg |
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| PRODUCT NUMBER | 66090300 | 03950000 | 66090200 | 66090400 | 66090500 | 66043000 | GO960 | GO970 | 56244 | VSE3156 | VSR01 | VS1653 | VS1823 | 02325 | 02339 |
| Type | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | Valve Tool | |||||
| Length (mm) | 22 | 50 | 32 | 19 | 20 | 40 | 140 | 140 | 57 | 18 | 225 | 37 | 142 | 145 | |
| Product Dimenstions (L x W x H) | 290 x 50 x 20 mm | 470 x 240 x 50 mm | 290 x 50 x 20 mm | 290 x 50 x 20 mm | 240 x 100 x 20 mm | 490 x 240 x 40 mm | 390 | 390 | |||||||
| Weight (kg) | 04 | 45 | 04 | 04 | 05 | 95 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 43 | 26 | 080 | 15 | |||
A. It is a heavy duty valve spring compressor used to compress valve springs for removal or installation on overhead valve and similar engines.
A. It is especially useful during cylinder head rebuilds, valve stem seal replacement or performance valve spring upgrades.
A. It compresses individual valve springs so collets and retainers can be removed safely without the spring suddenly releasing force.
A. Heavy duty construction handles higher spring pressures and frequent workshop use, reducing the risk of bending or tool failure.
A. It can be used wherever springs fall within its physical capacity, provided access and geometry are compatible with the compressor design.
A. The package measures about 480 x 350 x 150mm, indicating a substantial workshop‑grade tool.
A. Position the jaws over the retainer and spring, adjust for square alignment and then tighten gradually to compress the spring evenly.
A. Lubricate moving threads and pivots, keep jaws clean and store it carefully to avoid knocks that might affect alignment.
A. Terms such as “heavy duty valve spring compressor 03800000”, “Sykes Pickavant overhead valve compressor” and “engine valve spring tool” are common.
A. It allows springs to be controlled during removal and refitting, lowering the risk of flying parts or accidental personal injury."
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