Tools and Tricky Bits
We have been building performance engines for
over 2 decades and have developed, via
necessity, a number of specialist tools to
facilitate various specialist engine building
procedures such as checking dimensions,
measuring cams, etc. We have also made or found
many simple fixes to common problems and share
these finds with our customers. Have a look over
the following tricky bits to see if there is
anything that will assist you to become a better
engine builder!
On-car Valve Spring Removal Tool to suit Ford
6 Cylinder DOHC
Our Patented (Patent # 2006100221) tool is a
simple device to facilitate quick and easy
removal of valvetrain components in Ford 4.0L
VCT twin cam Barra engines. The unique features
of the tool are as follows:
• The cylinder head does
not need to be removed to gain access to the
valve springs
• Once the tool is fitted, all 4 valve springs
per cylinder can be changed concurrently
• No special skills are required to use the tool
• The possibility of collets falling into the
engine is greatly reduced
The tool saves many hours of labour when
changing one or many valve springs, valve stem
seals or retainers - a mechanic can change all
24 springs in about 3 hours. Changing
valve springs is very common due to the varying
tensions of standard springs and their rapid
deterioration in service, which in turn caused
erratic idling and drivability issues. They are
also regularly changed in Ford turbo vehicles as
higher boost can bring about premature valve
float.
To use the tool, simply remove the camshafts,
fit the tool to number #1 cylinder and the 4
springs can be changed in about 10 minutes.
Refit the tool to the next cylinder in sequence
and continue until all are changed, refit the
cams and the job is done!
#100704
Valve spring removal tool suit Ford DOHC 6 cyl
Solid Checking Lifter - Ford DOHC 6 Cylinder, DOHC
V8 and V10 DOHC Modular Engine
This tool is used when installing and degreeing
in camshafts in the above engines. Simply
dropped into the lifter gallery in place of the
original hydraulic lifter it can be adjusted to
provide a solid base for checking camshaft
phasing. Sold in pairs.
#100705
Solid checking lifter
Water Bypass Pipe O-ring Support Sleeve to
suit Ford Inline 6 Cylinder Engines
This is a simple fix to the common problem of a
displaced O-ring on the water pump bypass line
on Ford 6 cylinder engines. Simply remove the
bypass tube from the water pump and slide the
sleeve in place and fit a new O-ring to be
assured of a leak proof seal.
#100706
Water bypass O-ring support sleeve
Oversize Head Dowels to suit DOHC Ford 6 Cylinder
These are a simple item that is required when
using an oversize head stud. Made from 1045
steel, they simply fit in place of the stock
dowels - no machining required.
