Homemade Camshaft Locking Tool
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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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