Home made cam gear holding tool.

[your_I.D.]

http://photobucket.com/albums/a133/dilligaf_/DOHC/Cam%20gear%20holding%20tool

If you have access to a cutting torch (and knowledge of how to use it)
This is a simple yet very good tool. Will not slip off gear and plenty strong
enough to hold gear. I made it from a 1/2 piece of plate steel, 2 2' long 3/8 bolts, 2 lock washers and 2 nuts. The shank of a 3/8 bolt is a little to large to fit through the gear slots. As you can see by photos I had to file a step in the bolt. Simple to do with a drill to spin the bolt (after the bolt head has been cut off for correct lenth) useing a file slow file down till u get a good fit in gear slot. Bolt holes in plate are threaded. Nuts on back lock them in.

Tool will fit between strut tower and gear

[RednBlack]

Is this for removing the cam gear to shaft bolt?

[series8217]

Is this for removing the cam gear to shaft bolt?

Yes, and for tightening them. You will bend/dent the hold down tools if you try to tighten without a cam cog holder like this.

Excellent design. I imagine you've tested this already?

You didn't mention what grade bolts to use. Anyone who uses this design should use the highest grade available. These things take alot of torque and the bolts can bend.

The same tool could also be made with a sawzall and drill, no cutting torch required

[your_I.D.]

Yes I have tested it on 16 times getting ready to add another 8 to it.
Each timing adjustment is 4 loosen and 4 tighten.

You didn't mention what grade bolts to use. Anyone who uses this design should use the highest grade available. These things take alot of torque and the bolts can bend.

I used grade 5 bolts

The same tool could also be made with a sawzall and drill, no cutting torch required

Ya but that would take some patience. I wouldn't make it out of any thing thiner then 7/16 plate. It could be made smaller and add a 1/2 square hole for a 1/2 ratchet.

I can make a template for bolt location if anyone is interested.