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Was after measurements for a DIY tool to do my timing chain. The tool in NZ is quite expensive and its no use buying one from overseas as i will likley never use it again - well, at least for a while. the tool itself will cost me NZ3 - 400, and that is a lot for a one off use.
So my questions are:
Do you even need a tool or can you get by without? I've worked on twin cam toyotas and was able to get by without a tool. This is a single cam motor. So can I? If so, how?
If i really must have a tool, what are the measurements of the tool? I figure i can make one from some box steel and a couple of bolts. If someone has a tool, would they mind sending me the measurements?
I read somewhere, and I can't find the link. That he put his gear in 6th, used 2 screw drivers in the slot of brake rotors so it won't move, ( like you're changing crank pulley). Maybe an assistant to step on brakes as backup. Of course, you have to mark the timing with paint before anything else.
The only thing you really need is the piece that holds the cam gear in place (the thing in the middle of the picture). I have one I’m using right now (doing a HG). But I can get you the measurements so you can make your own. Let me
know
Yes please, measurements would be great. in particular the diameter and length of the pins, their distance apart, and the distance from the top of the head to the hole centers.
Hi @Bush Mechanic
here is a drawing w measurements. Time to grab the welder
You don’t need to make it slope from the center out to the ends. A piece of flat stock should be fine. And I don’t think the height makes any difference. The only critical measurements (IMO) are the placement of the pins and the center hole. Good luck.
oh. Forgot to measure the distance from the bottom edge to the top of the center hole. It is 23.7mm
And (for reference) distance from center of pin to pin is 46mm
I cant see any of the pics you have sent. Where do i find these?
they're photos of hand drawings he did after making measurements; maybe you can switch to a different browser or cycle your VPN and see if they show up then.
I read somewhere, and I can't find the link. That he put his gear in 6th, used 2 screw drivers in the slot of brake rotors so it won't move, ( like you're changing crank pulley). Maybe an assistant to step on brakes as backup. Of course, you have to mark the timing with paint before anything else.
^^ This ^^
The only reason I own the tool was for the times I didn't have someone around to put a foot on the brake for when the car was in the air. (Wheels on the ground, just high gear will do it)
Plus it was only beneficial for the GF's car, mine has an Adjustable Cam Gear and the holes in the gear are covered up.
(That and when I looked it was only $30 ish on Amazon for a kit that included it, that unfortunately probably isn't one of your options)
