Longtooth Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I always used a wood wedge. Never new there was an actual tool. Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Well, not every datsun owner should have one of these :rofl: Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I always used a wood wedge. Never new there was an actual tool. I saw in the Datsun manual that that wood wedge is a factory specified tool, and it gives dimensions of how to make it. That's what I was about to do before this thread popped up and I got lazy and ordered one! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I always used a wood wedge. Never new there was an actual tool. I had no clue either and it's too cheap and perfect not to share :D Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Well shit, I always considered that "factory tool" as silly as needing the special wrench to adjust the valves. I always use a small screwdriver and wedge the handle down in-between the tensioner. Works like a charm every time. ;) But then my oil pump pre-lube tool is a screwdriver with a square shaft too. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Well shit, I always considered that "factory tool" as silly as needing the special wrench to adjust the valves. I always use a small screwdriver and wedge the handle down in-between the tensioner. Works like a charm every time. ;) But then my oil pump pre-lube tool is a screwdriver with a square shaft too. There is also a special Nissan factory tool for adjusting the top side adjusting screw/ nut combination for shift adjustment on the British Borg Warner automatic transmissions on the RL411 and early 510 sedans and wagons. A Crow Foot adapter works just as well! Sure costs less! If you own an early model vehicle you have to be creative! Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just ordered my chain wedge tool. Cheap enough. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Probably stick with my Douglas Fir wedges......a free and endless supply up here.... lol. Would imagine shipping from the states would increase the cost three fold, for that plastic contraption. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh balls, is that a FRAM filter on that engine?!!! Bad Doug!! Wait, were you painting the block? ;) Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh balls, is that a FRAM filter on that engine?!!! Bad Doug!! Wait, were you painting the block? ;) Correct....Fram FTW!!!!!...... :lol: I also like to remove all the exterior parts of the engine block and give it a fresh coat of rock gaurd paint......TC cover included... :D Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 bump cus its good info Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Got one not too long ago. Works great and is less sketchy than the wood blocks I was using before. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 For posterity..... and to those who are handy.... :D Added some dimensions 3 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good info to have posted! Quote Link to comment
Brad's 510 Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Here's one I've had since the mid 80's. I've got the plastic type & a wood one made from mahogany so it doesn't splinter. The wood one holds its' bite to the chain better in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment
Driftease Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I once thought I could hold up on the cam sprocket by hand while changing the cam. I only thought that once. The motor is still sitting on the floor in the garage. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sell that motor to me Quote Link to comment
Cpl620 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 its a belt life for me..... 1 Quote Link to comment
Driftease Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sell that motor to me come and get it lol! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Where u located? I'm serious! L20? Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 He's in Texas.... Quote Link to comment
Driftease Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 its an l28 anyways been on the floor for almost 10 years im sure it has rusted up inside now anyways probably going to the scrap heap Quote Link to comment
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