VH45DE insitu finger rocker removal tool?

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So I searched some old threads, including Mettler
cam-options-for-vh-discuss-t230944.html
and a couple of others
topic450641.html
topic308027.html

but haven't found what I'm looking for.....

Does anyone know of a tool that can be used to compress slightly the valve keeper and spring with the cams still in place in order to R&R finger rockers?
I know there is something made for the Mitsubishi 3L v6 to do exactly this, and that engine has a similar setup, but it's not obvious to me that the mitsu tool will work on the VH45DE.
https://www.toolsource.com/lifter-pulle ... 93449.html
the ford SOHC tool looks sweet, but again, not convinced the geometry is compatible.
https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Spring-Compr ... B07JWHHXKV
Anyone have experience with doing what I'm describing?


Ryantzer
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I recently used the Mitsu tool to replace the lifters on my VH45DE while it was in the vehicle. Some of the rear springs are difficult to compress due to the ABS actuator assy and the brake booster being in the way but with some patience I was able to get all of the lifters replaced.

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Thanks. And to confirm, you used the Schley 99700 tool? (as opposed to maybe a generic Mistu tool--not sure if there are design differences out there)

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This is the one I used, although I can't imagine it would be significantly different from the Schley tool: https://www.3sx.com/3sx-rocker-lifter-removal-tool

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Thanks. Looks the same. As an aside for others that come across this thread in the future--
While the Mitsu tool works on our VH finger rockers, unfortunately, the readily available lash adjusters (lifters if you must) for the 3.0 Mitsu V6 are not compatible with our engines.
Ours are *approx* 17mm bore by 47mm height.
Curious if anyone has found a cross ref HLA that works for the VH45DE?

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