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Homemade Camshaft Locking Tool


Camshaft Locking Tool
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TOOL:
Camshaft Locking Tool
BUILDER:
donbryce on peachparts.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade camshaft locking tool adapted from a pair of Vise-Grips and intended to prevent camshaft rotation. Fashioned by means of cutting notches into the jaws of the locking pliers to correspond to the camshaft's tabs.
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Oct 26, 2013 10:53 PM
daveward
Obviously the extra time to carve the special grooves is worth it.  Clever approach.
Sep 07, 2013 5:01 PM
DIYer
I initially thought this was a heavy-handed way of locking a cam, but the extra work on the jaws makes this a cool tool.
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CATEGORIES:
Camshaft
TAGS:
vise-grips, camshaft
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
3
URL:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/219552-self-made-tool-timing-chain-loader.html#post1825248


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DIY Camshaft Locking Tool - comment on how to build a Camshaft Locking Tool - 2 comments
daveward says:
Oct 26, 2013 10:53 PM
Obviously the extra time to carve the special grooves is worth it.  Clever approach.
DIYer says:
Sep 07, 2013 5:01 PM
I initially thought this was a heavy-handed way of locking a cam, but the extra work on the jaws makes this a cool tool.
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