Would someone with the tool please measure the diameter of the two pins sticking out at the end?

While you are at it, if you could measure the distance from the far end pin and the center of the circle at the bend?

I've got an idea of making a simple tool that can work with a breaker bar, but I need the dimensions.

I promise I'll post the pictures

Thank you.

 

Can it wait until morning, or do I need to get dressed and go outside?

 

Anyone? :(

 

Sorry about that I almost forgot.

Pin diameter = 3/16"
Pin height = 5/32"
Pin spacing from edge to center = 1" 9/32
Back pin edge to inner rim of hub = 4" 3/4
Hub inner diameter = 1" 7/32

Heres some pics.

 

Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

Simpler...no tool needed..

Put a socket where the center thing piviots on the tool..
Then using a pry bar, use thar point like a piviot point...compress the tensioner...
insert a allen key or small screwdriver into the holes on the tensioner, just lile with a tool...all done...a second set of hands help..
The tool does help fo it alone...

 

THis is my plan.




I have access to a bridgeport mill and bunch of scrap metal so I should be able to knock one off quick. This will be small and easier to store or ship (oooohh may be I should make it small enough to go into the USPS small flat rate box)

And I bet one pin would be better than two pins.

 

eh, two pins is actually good, I think. The tool I have (ebay builder) is a bit finicky, and the pins like to slip out of the holes - I find that I have to wedge my big screwdriver down there to help keep everything from slipping loose.

your plan to use a breaker bar is interesting, but I suspect that you'll find that the solid fixed bar (now, it could unbolt for storage) is actually better because it gives you more control for keeping the pins planted in their holes.

but cut one out and try it! I'd love to have a better tool

 

pins on mine are 5mm diameter, 4.7mm tall/long fwiw.

 

Ok I made it. Took me 30 mins. Because of the sloped 1/2 square hole, I couldn't use the mill. I had to ..... file it, after drilling a 1/2" dia hole. Bit rough but oh well... its a snug fit. (And yes it fits inside USPS small priority mail box


I used 5mm dowel pin. I'm sure that's the right dia. since it's German.

To prevent the pin from slipping out, may be I will knock off some kind of fork (out of wood or something) to securely plant the pin into the hole.

I will use it tomorrow and see how it goes.

Thanks everyone for your help. Thank you.

 

nice, so far looks good, better than $100 on a specialized tool... I'd rather keep a small plate like that around than the longer version. does it work?

 

This tool does work, but the "Socket over the bolt" seems too flimsy. There's no real good way to hold the socked in place tight enough to withstand all that downward force. It slips on the socket and the pin slips out.

What's the good way of holding the socket (that is used as a fulcrum) to stay in place?