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Offline Scott S

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400F valve adjusting tool?
« on: October 08, 2013, 08:15:59 AM »
 Tried to adjust the valves on our 400F today and found out that the smallest wrench I have is 4mm.
 DSS sells a special tool, but is out of stock.

 I tried to measure the head of the adjuster with my calipers and got about 2.7mm.....would a 3mm wrench fit? Does NAPA or Pep Boys or anywhere have any sort of adjusting tool that might work?

 What are you guys using to adjust the valves on a 400F?
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2013, 08:38:17 AM »
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2013, 08:42:53 AM »
A Robertson head screw. ;)
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2013, 08:47:52 AM »
That's a neat idea if you don't have the correct tool
 I see a lot of people making them now you've posted it  8)
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2013, 09:17:19 AM »
 Is that a #1 bit on the head of the screw? They have more than one size at Lowe's.
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2013, 09:37:05 AM »
I have always used a pair of flat bill  Snap On pliers and a box end wrench...Larry
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2013, 10:12:03 AM »
I also use a square head screw, but I threaded it into a Woodford Reserve cork.. The 1.75 liter bottle has a nice size wooden lid for gripping.
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2013, 12:34:57 PM »
Quote from: Scott S on October 08, 2013, 09:17:19 AM
Is that a #1 bit on the head of the screw? They have more than one size at Lowe's.

 Crap. Two sizes to choose from and I picked the wrong one. I hate 50/50 odds.
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2013, 01:46:51 PM »
Those Motion-Pro spanners that Flybox linked are truly the cat's ass. I didn't know luxury until I picked a set of those up.
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2013, 02:10:51 PM »
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2013, 02:19:15 PM »
Quote from: Scott S on October 08, 2013, 12:34:57 PM
Quote from: Scott S on October 08, 2013, 09:17:19 AM
Is that a #1 bit on the head of the screw? They have more than one size at Lowe's.

 Crap. Two sizes to choose from and I picked the wrong one. I hate 50/50 odds.
:o and you didnt buy both, just in case?!!??! ::)     ;D
« Last Edit: October 08, 2013, 02:24:48 PM by flybox1 »
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2013, 02:44:01 PM »
 Just exchanged them....got what I needed. Ought to be able to get the valves done in the morning!
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2013, 05:54:49 AM »
Quote from: Killer Canary on October 08, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
Those Motion-Pro spanners that Flybox linked are truly the cat's ass. I didn't know luxury until I picked a set of those up.

You can get them a lot cheaper from amazon. Same tool set, much lower price.

http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0073-Tappet-Tool/dp/B000JP31T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381323210&sr=8-1&keywords=motion+pro+tappet+tool
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Re: 400F valve adjusting tool?
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2013, 07:13:38 AM »
You can also use the head of a suitable split pin.
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