can i borrow a 'Cam Camshaft Degree Wheel Kit' ? [Epsom]

[mjjrV8S]

I've removed my old cam and have ordered an MC1 cam kit from V8 Developments and will install myself into a 1991 TVR V8s 4.0. The Cam Camshaft Degree Wheel Kit, to include the bump stop and dial indicator, is a pricey investment for a one off job, hopefully......so thought i'd see if there is a fellow PH'er willing to lend/rent me thiers. I'm local to Epsom.

[tapkaJohnD]

How much do "V8 Developments " want for their "Cam Camshaft Degree Wheel Kit"?

Is it what's shown here: http://www.v8developments.co.uk/technical/camshaft... ?

If so, a decent 360 dgree protractor could ocst £20 (or nothing if you print one off online)
A DGI and stand? £30 tops
Pointer -how much would you charge for a wire coat hanger?

DiY, you know it makes sense.
John

[GreenV8S]

You can buy a metal one for ten quid or so, or stick a paper one on a bit of cardboard for pence. It should not be anything like as expensive as you seem to think.

ETA: that was bout the degree wheel.

If you have the resources to build an engine you should have no trouble making a dead stop - mine is made from a spark plug. A dial gauge plus magnetic mount is probably the most expensive part although still not hideously expensive in the scheme of things.

Edited by GreenV8S on Tuesday 5th March 18:11

[Belle427]

Are your heads off?
If so the tdc stop is easy enough to knock something up.
Having done this within the last year I'd gladly send you the degree wheel and dti for a loan period.
Pointer can be made from some rigid wire such as a coat hanger.

[phillpot]

tapkaJohnD said:

how much would you charge for a wire coat hanger?

A wire coat hanger? Not seen one of those for years, they're all plastic now

[mjjrV8S]

ok so i did buy a cheap wheel and a cheap DTI but am opting for an expensive coat hanger as i'm sure that will make all the difference.

[tapkaJohnD]

Down, Shep!
Happy days!
John