Author Topic: Tools that I like: Sprocket Holding Tools (Read 6634 times)

saurkraut · « **on:** November 11, 2008, 09:23:20 am »

I have an affinity for tools in general. I really like sprocket holding tools for retightening the cam bolt after getting the 0 mark lined up, the cam lock in, and the belt tension set.

They engage the holes in the cam sprocket, so you can tighten the bolt with out putting a load on the cam lock tool. With out one, it usually takes me a couple of tries to get the cam timing right as the sprocket tends to turn when the bolt is tightened. With the tool, it’s rare that I have to loosen it and try again.

Here is the one I use. Snap on sells it for $51.50

Here is ZDMAK's tool. they list for $54.95

And here is Assenmaker's cam tool. Their web says call for pricing, I sent an Email requesting P&D.

the caveman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2008, 01:37:18 pm »

Aw come on .What's wrong with a 2 x 4 and some nails ?

jackbombay · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:04:42 pm »

With the ZDMAC's tool you can't get a socket on the cam bolt.

I have a metalnerd one, does what its supposed to.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:20:01 pm »

ahh me too have a knac for tools! but i just can't see spending that much for something i could make ! because this is the easiest one to make is the only reason i have not bought yet!
out of those 3 witch would be the best one to make?
pro's and con's?
Duane

jackbombay · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:29:45 pm »

I would make a pivoting one like the snap on one so it could fit varying sprockets, and it "folds down" smaller so it would fit in your tool box better, and since it is 2 prongs you can still fit a socket on the cam bolt.

It is also nice to weld a washer on the end of the peg (so there is a small lip around the end of the peg) that goes through the sprocket hole so the peg does not come out of the hole unexpectedly.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:48:44 pm »

makes sence! i was leaning towards the one in the top pic. too!
Duane

burn_your_money · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2008, 06:10:51 pm »

Tools?

I like tools way too much.

These sprocket holding tools really are the bees knees.

A simple way to build a tool similar to this would be to get a piece of steel 5X5X1/4", drill a large hole in the center, drill and tap 3 3/4" holes around the perimeter. Put a long bolt in 2 of the holes, and a short bolt in the third hole. The long bolts engage in the sprocket and then you put a wrench on the third bolt head to use as a lever. Ideally the third one would be welded in place, but tightening it to oblivion should suffice.

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2008, 09:12:32 pm »

For us Canadians... Princess Auto sells a clone of the Snap-On tool pictured above for about 10 bucks:

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:22:09 pm »

princess is ... *sigh* incredible!

saurkraut · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:23:07 am »

Quote from: "Vincent Waldon"

For us Canadians... Princess Auto sells a clone of the Snap-On tool pictured above for about 10 bucks:

Wow, Very nice! :shock:

Any of you guys up north want to buy and re-sell that princess auto tool to us poor bastages down here in the states?

molgrips · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:27:28 am »

I made me one of those, as per the suggestion in the Haynes manual. It's a metal bar with another bit bolted on, to make a y shape, and a big fat bolt in each end of the Y.

Worked a treat.

duffer · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:17:49 am »

Quote from: "Vincent Waldon"

For us Canadians... Princess Auto sells a clone of the Snap-On tool pictured above for about 10 bucks:

Yeah, I got one of those at Princess Auto.
I think the regular price is $12.95, but I got
mine "on sale" for about $8.95. Works great!

pete3221 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:48:13 pm »

yeah i seen them in Canadian Tire today for $48.99 or something round those lines.. don't see the point in it when i can just make one for all i use it for..