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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Timing port cover tool /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1359956485 Message started by Borracho on 02/03/13 at 21:41:25 |
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Title: Timing port cover tool Post by Borracho on 02/03/13 at 21:41:25 what is the best tool to remove the timing port cover? |
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Title: Re: Tiing port cover tool Post by Serowbot on 02/03/13 at 21:47:12 They do make actual tools for it,... but,.. if you save your next old front brake disc pad, it does a pretty good job... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by verslagen1 on 02/03/13 at 22:01:18 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1232437043 |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by Digger on 02/04/13 at 18:33:07 Here's what I've used in the past (was in a pinch): http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/LS650/ValveTimingInspectionPlugTool-Washe.jpg It is a 2 1/2" OD flat washer. I ground one edge thin enough to fit into the plug. I clamped it into the jaws of a Vice-Grip to use it. It worked great! I also have the Motion Pro Timing Plug Wrench (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0087/): http://https://ff3d8e6495061f28a832-a7869bbdcfcea96a643a5d6aa79482f7.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/enlarged/08-0087.jpg which works pretty good, but I noticed that none of the three blades is really the exact "proper" size for our bikes. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by Borracho on 02/04/13 at 21:14:01 thanks guys. I asked for a local shop for a quote today on the valve adjustment- $370.00. So I will be making one of these tools... |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by clearush on 02/04/13 at 21:19:27 Gasket scraper from harbour frieght works perfect and has a square shank for using a wrench for more torque. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by verslagen1 on 02/04/13 at 21:38:53 3D34372528616166510 wrote:
Hell I'll do it for half that. ;D Just pull right into the shop... no waitin' (I wonder what the hot clearance should be) |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by spacepirates on 02/05/13 at 06:18:51 I've used (with great success) a church-key style bottle opener with a long screwdriver put through the loop for torque. I was working on the bike and had that bottle opener handy. Might have had a few empty bottles around, too, which made it seem like an even better idea.... If you do some searching, there is a replacement timing port cover that has a hex key slot instead of whatever psuedo-flathead slot we have. I want to say it came from a mid 90's VS800, but I wouldn't bet money on that. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by hexnut on 02/05/13 at 06:54:50 gone fishing |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by Bubba on 02/05/13 at 07:56:59 I replaced mine with an Intruder/M50 timing port cover....it uses a hex key....way more betterer... :) |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/05/13 at 09:52:22 Anti sieze is your friend. That plug, amazing as it may be, does NOT hold that motor together. Tightening it as if it does is an invitation to pain. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by Borracho on 02/23/13 at 11:27:50 Update: I used the Harbor Freight gasket scraper. Three bucks and worked perfect, as suggested. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by FlyingH on 09/17/20 at 10:23:02 Can get the timer cover to come loose! >:( Which way do I have to turn , cluck wise or counter? Please anyone reply. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/17/20 at 12:18:28 Top rotates left. Make SURE the tool fits the slot. Its curved in the back Shove cardboard in to get that profile. If ya booger the slot, a file handle / tang run across will set it straight. I use a piece of lawnmower blade all fitted exactly. I had to tap with a hammer to drive the file across to clean it up. Impact can loosen what raw torque doesnt. You want Full Engagement in that slot. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by FlyingH on 09/17/20 at 12:35:15 Thanks Justin, I had made a tool from a old file, fitted tight but good not get it loose. Yes, maybe tapping it would loose it up, I am trying to adjust my valves. I am in 5 gear trying to get a perfect top location, a little hard to do.. Thanks so much for the reply! |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by Hiko on 09/17/20 at 16:03:25 You could try it when the motor is hot The case may expand more than the plug Worth a try rather than damaging the slot, |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/17/20 at 18:30:10 Put a crescent wrench on the file and hold the file into the slot and tap on the wrench |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by norm92de on 09/18/20 at 11:01:05 When you put it back on. Finger tight only, it wont come loose. Mine has been running like that for years, never a problem. |
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Title: Re: Timing port cover tool Post by elysianforest on 09/24/20 at 02:27:01 I just discovered that an old 4 inch continuous edge sawblade (like for a grinder) has just the right radius for it! Easy peasy. |
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