Push Rod Tube Spring Compressor – Continental, Lycoming & Franklin

Make push rod tube removal and installation faster and easier with the Push Rod Tube Spring Compressor. Designed to safely compress and hold the push rod tube spring, this specialty engine tool eliminates much of the struggle normally associated with servicing spring-loaded push rod tubes.

Simply position the tool over the push rod tube spring and turn the drive shaft counterclockwise to compress the spring. Once compressed, the push rod tube assembly can be worked free and removed. The tool keeps the spring securely compressed during removal, making reinstallation just as straightforward.

For faster operation, the compressor can also be driven with a compatible air ratchet.

Product Feature

• Compresses push rod tube springs for easier removal and installation
• Keeps the spring compressed and secured during service
• Helps remove push rod tubes in under a minute
• Greatly simplifies top-end engine work
• Manual operation or use with a compatible air ratchet
• Reusable professional engine service tool
• Ideal for cylinder and push rod tube maintenance
• Especially useful when working on big-bore Continental engines

Engine Compatibility

Designed for a wide range of opposed and radial engine applications, including:

Continental

• Big-bore Continental engines
• O-470 Series
• IO-470 Series
• IO-520 Series
• IO-550 Series
• Other compatible Continental applications

Lycoming

• Compatible production Lycoming engines utilizing spring-loaded push rod tube assemblies

Franklin

• Compatible Franklin engine applications

Radial Engines

• Fits many older radial engine applications utilizing compatible push rod tube spring assemblies

How It Works

1. Position the compressor onto the push rod tube spring.
2. Turn the tool shaft counterclockwise to compress the spring.
3. Once compressed, gently work the push rod tube assembly free.
4. The compressor keeps the spring compressed during removal.
5. Replace or service the push rod tube, seals, or spring as needed.
6. Reverse the process for installation.

Perfect for Top-End Engine Work

This tool is especially valuable when performing:

• Push rod tube replacement
• Push rod tube seal replacement
• Cylinder removal and installation
• Top overhauls
• Oil-leak repairs
• Engine rebuilds
• Cylinder and valve-train maintenance

Airboat Solutions

Anyone who has serviced push rod tubes on a big-bore Continental knows how difficult the spring assemblies can be to work with. The Push Rod Tube Spring Compressor turns a frustrating job into a quick, controlled process and can easily pay for itself during a single top-end overhaul.

A must-have specialty tool for Continental-powered airboat engine maintenance and overhaul work.

Tool Type: Push Rod Tube Spring Compressor
Application: Continental • Lycoming • Franklin • Select Radial Engines
Sold Individually: Qty. 1