Cam Sprocket Retainer Tool - Loan?

[ukkid35]

It's about time, roughly 12k since I did the valve clearances, but that was as part of a top end rebuild, so I've never done it with the cam chain on.

If anyone has a retainer tool I can borrow I'd be delighted to make a small donation to your favourite charity.

(not sure what happened to the title but it seems I can't edit that...

Thank you moderator, whoever you are!)

Edited by ukkid35 on Sunday 11th January 20:46

[Supateg]

Still looking?
I have a home brew job I made ( but not used)

[Supateg]

[Tanguero]

It is also worth cabletying the chain to the sprocket - just in case!

[Supateg]

Great tip, thanks.

This was just a mock up for making the tool, note the rags stuffed in every orafice incase the tool locating bolts were dropped

Not done the clearances yet, just made the tool and checked the gaps (down to 6 thou on inlets)
I got side tracked painting the water rails and porting / welding the manifold while bits came for the drive train. Then ran out of enthusiasm!

[Tanguero]

I also stick a small rare earth magnet in the bottom of the socket to ensure the sprocket bolts don't drop out!

[ukkid35]

Perfect - many thanks!





With the chain tensioned on the drivers side there is no possibility of the sprocket falling off, hence no cable ties.

[Supateg]

Happy to help

I made it with the water rails off on mine, I see it's very close with the rails on. Was it a lucky guess on my part or have you shaved material off the side of the tool to clear the water rails?

[ukkid35]

Supateg said:

Happy to help

I made it with the water rails off on mine, I see it's very close with the rails on. Was it a lucky guess on my part or have you shaved material off the side of the tool to clear the water rails?

OK you got me, I did a little shaving...

[julian64]

shaving another mans tool deserves a slap.

[Supateg]

julian64 said:

shaving another mans tool deserves a slap.

Shaving and slapping!

You've been reading fifty shades......

[julian64]

Yep. BTW are we following jools doing even heights at the moment or going with the book?

[Supateg]

julian64 said:

Yep. BTW are we following jools doing even heights at the moment or going with the book?

Even heights for me, it's also easier!

[Jimm218]

Is there any possibility of me borrowing this tool or having some dimensions so that I can fabricate my own? I am hoping to start this job on Sunday. This will be the first time that I have done it so fingers crossed!

[Supateg]

I'm happy to loan it to trusted individuals, it's in Paul's hands, so it's his decision ultimately
I think a token donation to a charity would make us all happy (see Paul)
If he's not finished with it, one can be made simply.(if you weld)

Craig

[Jimm218]

Thanks Craig. I'll wait to hear whether Paul is finished.

The outer diameter of the socket would be helpful as it will allow me to find the right size before dismantling the car.

[ukkid35]

Jimm218 said:

Is there any possibility of me borrowing this tool or having some dimensions so that I can fabricate my own? I am hoping to start this job on Sunday. This will be the first time that I have done it so fingers crossed!

PM me your address and I'll get it in the post tomorrow. Make sure you have something like this



And use it every time you touch the sprocket bolts to make sure this doesn't happen to the cam chain cover



You could turn the car upside down and shake until the bolt comes out, but most people pull the engine.

[Jimm218]

Thanks Paul. I have sent you a message and will have the magnet on standby!

Craig do you have a charity of choice?

Thanks

[Supateg]

Hi I know Paul donated to RaceForFreedom2015
However any 'just' charity is fine by me.

[ukkid35]

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