Cam swap WITHOUT removing followers?

[quiksilver15]

I did my install without a spring compressor or wedge, I just used the hose method. Pay very close attention to the followers when drawing the cam down. I installed my driverside cam then noticed one of the followers was out of place. I had to take the cam back off and reinstall. I hate doing shit twice haha.

 

[BruceH]

In the next few weeks ill be doing a cam swap and was planning on trying it without removing the followers. I keep going back and forth on if I want to or not. Me and a buddy were wondering though if the freedom racing valve spring compressor is the only one you can use on these cars, or would any other valve spring compressor work?

There is also a Ford Rotunda tool for the 3v motor. I've used both and would say the FR version is better. I'm not sure if any other spring compressor will fit.