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Homemade Camshaft Locking Tool

Camshaft Locking Tool

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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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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