Republic of the Philippines

Southern Leyte State University

Sogod Southern Leyte

Department of College of Engineering and Technology

Research Proposal

Hydraulic Valve Spring Compressor

Submitted to:
Adelfa C. Diola. MA.ED

Submitted by:
James B. Ranque BSIT – 3A
Eugene Tandaan BSIT – 3A
James P. Purca BSIT – 3A
Fernando B. Tenio Jr. BSIT – 3A
Paulino Muego BSIT – 3A

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Chapter I

Introduction

Abstract:

Technology experts are continually trying to effect efficient manner and effort to

integrate technology in the classroom for it has been one of the concerns not only of the

country but all over the world. There are works and specific jobs, in automotive technology,

which requires the use of “Special Service Tools (SST) -purposely designed for a definite job

like engine overhauling, engine servicing and under chassis works. Mechanical valves in

most I-type head engines are removed and re-installed using a “Valve Spring Compressor”

considered as “Special Service Tool (SST).” Removal and re-installation of valves in any

automotive engines must ensure and apply safety both on the work and the worker. In this

idea, the researchers planned, fabricated and assessed the level of acceptability of the

“Combined Mechanical and Hydraulic Valve Spring Compressor for I-Head Valve Engines”

capable of removing and reinstalling multiple engine valves in one setting. Te proponent

adopted the Research and Development (R&D) process for the developed “Special Service

Tool (SST)” is useful to instructors in automotive. Te project was also evaluated using the

descriptive approach since a review questionnaire was administered. Conclusion showed that

the apparatus exhibited a high level of acceptability regarding functionality, usability and

safety.

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Background of study

This research is made to conduct an innovation in the automotive industry through

hydraulic valve spring compressor, which our point of view in looking forward to accomplish

the task. For the kind of condition as we experience in the time that we are servicing the

cylinder head specifically in removing valve spring. Our point is how to remove valve spring

in a simple, easy and fastest way. Which is beneficial to all car owners, who are the people

cannot afford the high-tech device in removing valve spring from cylinder. The major

problem that we encountered is when you remove the valve spring from the cylinder head of

the engine is very difficult, that’s why we created the simple device called” hydraulic valve

spring compressor” that may help to address our problem.

The advantage of using this type of machine is that it is effort less and to avoid

accident during the valve spring removing procedure, also it useful to the mechanic to make

the job finish on time with less force is required, while compared to manual removal is that

you are more prone to accident and sometimes you are getting exhaust just to remove the

valve spring from cylinder head using a wrench.

The purpose of our study is to contribute useful device in Automotive Industry which

other researcher doesn’t have because unlike other valve removing device the appropriate

ratio is 1:1 means one valve in a single operation, but compared to our device is have a big

difference where in , in four valves will be remove in just one operation. . As we observed

there are many engines that need to repair but how will accomplish all tasks if you are not

using your initiative in such a practical problem like that. The big deal is that how you will

transform your techniques from conventional to innovated techniques as we live in this

modern new era. Thus, making this device is a challenge on how will you find a better and

innovated solution with regards to valve spring removal procedure with the use of simple

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materials especially waste iron bar and angle bars and etc. Those are almost rejected in

automotive industry. We are encouraging everybody to generate a better idea as we are part

of the modern world by generating an eco-friend device to reduce industrial waste in our

community.

Statement of the problem

The primary objective of study is to develop Hydraulic Valve Spring Compressor for

4k Toyota Engines.

1. What is the advantage of hydraulic valve spring compressor better than manual

removal of valve spring.

2. What is the design of the Portable Hydraulic Valve Compressor for 4k Toyota

Engines compared to existing available valve spring compressor?”

Objectives:

To identify what are the factors that makes the hydraulic valve spring compressor worth in

automotive industry

To help the auto technician in performing valve spring servicing easily and smoothly.

To contribute a useful device in automotive industry.

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Significance of the study

Students – this project study is intended to develop students awareness not only for the

development of their manipulative skills but also in fabricating special service tool (SST)

Teachers – training learning method will be simple and remarkable since the project can

stablish and ensure safety while being used.

Scope and delimitation of study

The primary target of the study was to design, construct and try-out the especial

service tool (SST) utilizing the available materials in the market. This describe the processin

making the project in terms of materials use , tool and equipment needed, construction and

time frame to finish it.

Definition of terms

Valve spring compressor - apparatus for removing and installing valve springs on

automotive racing engines includes a valve seat and a compressor pump assembly.

Hydraulic jack - A mechanical jack employs a screw thread for lifting heavy equipment.

A hydraulic jack uses hydraulic power.

Valve – form an integral component of an internal combustion engine and every cylinder in

an engine at least has two of them, i.e. an intake (intake of fuel-air mixture) and an

exhaust valve (exhaust gases). ... The opening and closing of valves is precisely timed

to allow the engine to run efficiently in all conditions.

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Valve spring - a helical spring used to hold closed a valve in the cylinder head of an

internal-combustion engine. Any spring that closes a valve after it has been opened

mechanical or by flow pressure.

Hydraulic - of or pertaining to a fluid or liquid

Compressor - an instrument or device for compressing something. Ex. hydraulic jack

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Chapter II

Review of related literature

A hydraulic valve spring compressor which consists of a round tube steel frame and

uses a manually operated lever attached to a master cylinder and slave cylinder hydraulic

system which creates the pressure to compress valve springs also a spring seat bracket

consisting of a round tube welded to a round disc and allows access to valve locks and valve

stems. (https://patents.google.com/patent/US5052091)

The invention presented here was designed with several improvements over common

valve spring compressor designs.

These areas of improvements are; to increase frame stability and strength, without

adding weight by using a one piece tube frame made of chromyl seamless tubing which will

prevent any frame twisting due to movement of frame members with loose or worn rivets and

spacing sleeves, to increase force applied and allow mobility through system self-

containment, this is accomplished by use of a hydraulic master cylinder which is lever

operated by one's leg.

The levers design increases load through mechanical advantage, this activates a slave

cylinder attached to the clamp frame and is adjustable for work application, the light weight

of these components allow for complete mobility even where utilities aren't available and

because activation of said master cylinder is leg operated, this allows the worker to have both

hands free while work load is being applied, also increased force is produced by the worker

by using his or her leg which has greater strength than the arm does, which will make work

easier.

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 Another improvement was in the spring seat bracket design, commonly comprising a

two piece jaw, but when these become worn or when spring tension is extremely high as in

high performance springs, the jaws tend to slip off the spring.

Our design corrects this by use of a one piece flat disc which has retaining edges to center it

and prevent it from slipping off. ( https://patents.google.com/patent/US5052091A/en)