Timing system tools

yes but they are for the curvelinear tooth layout i.e. HTD not our trapezodial one. if i get my project done then we'll be able to use those...

 

Is this the tool under discussion?
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Yes,
That's the Gates Multi-lock. Description:

"Multi-Lock Tool eliminates the risk of expensive damage from interference piston-to-valve or valve-to-valve contact by "locking" twin camshafts in place during timing belt replacement or engine overhaul. (Part No. 91009)"

It's a tad pricey tho:
91009 Gates Multi-Lock Tool $270.00

Snap-On, & Baum sell different color versions of it for similar big bucks. Altho, I think the Gates price is the highest I've seen for it. Possibly it's made overseas & the exchange rate has driven the price up.

As smg2 said, It's believed to only work with the newer curvilinear belts, not the earlier trapezoidal belts.

 

I don't get the comment about:

"curvelinear tooth layout i.e. HTD not our trapezodial one"

I take it to mean it won't work on 308/328/... ???

 

here is a brief desciption of the differences between the three types of tooth.


http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Drive/Timing_belts.html

 

Perhaps Verell is to modest to point out he makes a tool for 308's.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40071

follow the link above.

stephen