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Old 03-07-2015, 05:02 PM
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Homebuilt Specialty Tools

I decided that I'll post a few tools that were made as special tools to make a task alot easier....

GM strut tool
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Mopar 2.4L Crank Dampner Puller
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VG30 Camshaft Seal installer
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Old 03-07-2015, 05:54 PM
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Camshaft seal installer looks like one of those 3rd gen rear strut retainer nuts?
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Old 03-08-2015, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by James92SE
Camshaft seal installer looks like one of those 3rd gen rear strut retainer nuts?
It is, and works perfectly....
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Old 03-13-2015, 12:25 AM
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Got some more tools I made for special applications but an extreme necessity:

Output Shaft Lifting Tool:
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Assortment Of Guide Bolts:


Adel Clamp Pliers:


Close Quarters Chip Detector Wrench:
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Allison Fuel Control Idle Adjustment Tool:
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MD500 Input D/S Tool:
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Old 03-13-2015, 12:30 AM
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More special tools

Holding/Lifting tools:
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Amazing. I wish I could weld.
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Old 03-15-2015, 01:04 PM
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Nice job! We have a Kent-Moore right here.
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Old 03-18-2015, 12:12 AM
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I try to make it easier on myself without spending a bunch of money....
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Old 09-02-2015, 06:55 AM
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I've got a drawer full a the shop. I wish I had a water jet but in the mean time cheap sockets (and not so cheap sockets) + welder + grinder has saved me a boat load of time/headache/money

I think my most memorable was duct taping a socket to some PVC to reach the bottom of motorcycle forks. I didn't have a diameter metal tube that would work and it was midnight Oh and then welding an old nut to a welding rod to pull the valve up (err I forget the process exactly). I wish I had a lathe back then so I could have made fork seal drivers.
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don't have to make butt joints anymore with this...

http://vid24.photobucket.com/albums/...142304_327.mp4
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Originally Posted by DanNY
don't have to make butt joints anymore with this...

http://vid24.photobucket.com/albums/...142304_327.mp4
That's cool, what are the details on that expander contraption?
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porta power
ram bolted to an exhaust expander

i'll get you the specs once the snow melts down a little.
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I remember using the HF one of those years ago, it ended up breaking
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Originally Posted by DanNY
don't have to make butt joints anymore with this...

http://vid24.photobucket.com/albums/...142304_327.mp4
That is cool I have an expander but not that amazing...Great thinking Bro!
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