has anyone improvised without need for the tool.i am in u.k. and those tools are ridiculously price.thats if you can find one in first place.
Randy has it here:
https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=tools%3AVAT (https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=tools%3AVAT)
You can always measure, then take your cams out......
The folks with shim under bucket have to do that all the time.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on October 25, 2016, 04:42:17 PM
You can always measure, then take your cams out......
This is also the reason I have to install the camshafts correctly after the cams are not installed correctly.
The tool is a smart investment compared to pulling the cams and not getting them back in correctly.
Randy - RPM
If you consider the cost of paying a mechanic and hoping they do it properly, the tool is a really good investment. I have long since recovered the cost of the tool, and also have peace of mind that it is done to my satisfaction.
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 25, 2016, 04:48:52 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on October 25, 2016, 04:42:17 PM
You can always measure, then take your cams out......
This is also the reason I have to install the camshafts correctly after the cams are not installed correctly.
The tool is a smart investment compared to pulling the cams and not getting them back in correctly.
I agree. Notice, I didn't say it was the smart way......
Quote from: fjtrevor on October 25, 2016, 04:28:36 PM
has anyone improvised without need for the tool.i am in u.k. and those tools are ridiculously price.thats if you can find one in first place.
I have.
I don't take off the camshafts. I use a piece of thick solid copper wire, I shove it between valve and seat through the spark plug hole.
I have been using the zip tie method for years, it is actually very quick to use, very safe, and idiot proof. I think if the proper tool is not used correctly, people risk cracking their head. As always though, read instructions. This link shows pictures of both ways, albeit for an XJ.
http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/airhead-valve-adjustment-part-2-the-tool-vs-ziptie-w-pics.29209/ (http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/airhead-valve-adjustment-part-2-the-tool-vs-ziptie-w-pics.29209/)
Quote from: fjtrevor on October 25, 2016, 04:28:36 PM
has anyone improvised without need for the tool.i am in u.k. and those tools are ridiculously price.thats if you can find one in first place.
join FJ1100/1200uk fb page and ask on there ..good knowledge and the guy's are helpful :good:or join the UK FJ owners club :good: