valve adjusting tool

[SteveK]

I checked my valves today and a few of them need some minor adjusting.   I had the MB tool for my old 280C engine, (duel ovhd cam), but found out quickly it would not work on the pagoda.    Anyone know the best source for the 17mm tool?  I thought about making the tool from a long 1/2" extension bar by heating it up and bending it, but that would be a last resort.   Has anyone adjusted valves with a standard 1/2" drive crowfoot and a straight bar?

Thanks!

[66andBlue]

Steve,
wwheeler wrote in another topic (http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=9452.0)
"I have found a 17 mm crowsfoot wrench that will work the same as the other wrenches pictured below when I use an extension. For the adjuster screw that is stuck, I will definetly have to remove the rocker arm and use the socket."
But be careful, if you cannot break it loose the crowfoot tends to round off the hex collar.
For more details see: http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Restricted/ValveAdjustmentTour
You can buy a 17 mm Hazet tool ( old Hazet number 329-3, replaced by Hazet 2770-3) from SamstagSales.com  or ChadsToolbox.com but the price is now up to $80. Better to wait until one show's up on eBay.

[glenn]

Use my valve spring compressor tool to remove the rocker arm.  Use a six point socket on the ball stud.  Saves knuckles, rounded flats, and vocabulary.

[merrill]

I have the hazet tool.purchased from Samstag sales which works fine.

I have also used a crows foot on the end of an extension, that worked ok too

I have never used an open end box wrench (straight or bent) to adjust the valves.

I guess as long as you can get the tool on the adjuster you probably can use what ever you prefer.

[SteveK]

Thanks all, I was searching with the wrong number and all I had found was "no longer available".  With the right number I found it right away and just ordered one from Chads Tool box who had the best price.   I'm sure I'll get to adjust the valves a number of times so having the right tool will make all the difference!  Thanks again!

Anyone in Houston who would like to borrow it, feel free to give me a call!