For all you engine builders who hate spiral locks, you need this tool!
01-17-2009 | 11:06 AM
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For all you engine builders who hate spiral locks, you need this tool!
http://www.lockintool.com/
Make sure you watch the video..
I am getting ready to build a new 565 for myself. As is usual, I was dreading the thought of busting my fingers stretching out those pain in the a$$ spiral locks. After talking to Dick ( Mr Gadgets ), he told me about this tool that he tried and liked. I ordered one for myself. I tried it out today and all I can say is thanks to whoever came up with this one. It works as well and easy as the video shows. You can assemble a set of pistons and rods in a matter of minutes, with no need to donate any blood.
I did practice on an old piston and spiral lock for a while, but once you get the hang of it, they go in real easy.
Make sure you watch the video..
I am getting ready to build a new 565 for myself. As is usual, I was dreading the thought of busting my fingers stretching out those pain in the a$$ spiral locks. After talking to Dick ( Mr Gadgets ), he told me about this tool that he tried and liked. I ordered one for myself. I tried it out today and all I can say is thanks to whoever came up with this one. It works as well and easy as the video shows. You can assemble a set of pistons and rods in a matter of minutes, with no need to donate any blood.
I did practice on an old piston and spiral lock for a while, but once you get the hang of it, they go in real easy.
01-17-2009 | 01:48 PM
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This was a sore subject (no pun intended) on this site a few years ago. As I recall, Bob Madara of Marine Kinetics posted info on a couple of installation tools. Feel free to do a search on OSO. I first wrestled with SpiroLocks in the late 60's. I don't think my finger tips have recovered yet!
01-17-2009 | 02:26 PM
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Rob
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This is where we bought ours,theve gone up
The tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seated
http://www.raceeng.com/p-9702-wire-l...ool927-ea.aspx
The tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seatedhttp://www.raceeng.com/p-9702-wire-l...ool927-ea.aspx
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01-17-2009 | 04:42 PM
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I hate the winter!!
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As you are a professional who assembles everyday, I am sure you can get the locks in with your fingers alot easier than us part time engine builders. For me, this makes life alot easier.
01-17-2009 | 04:45 PM
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[QUOTE=Strip Poker 388;2779992]This is where we bought ours,theve gone upThe tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seated
Rob,
I had no idea that a similiar tool existed that long ago. I too, make sure the locks are pushed all the way in with a screwdriver and magnafying glasses.
The tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seatedRob,
I had no idea that a similiar tool existed that long ago. I too, make sure the locks are pushed all the way in with a screwdriver and magnafying glasses.
01-17-2009 | 06:40 PM
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This is where we bought ours,theve gone upThe tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seated
http://www.raceeng.com/p-9702-wire-l...ool927-ea.aspx
The tool has been around for a while,engine builder price was $27 about 1992.I still use a small screwdriver to push back on the tip of the ring to make sure its seatedhttp://www.raceeng.com/p-9702-wire-l...ool927-ea.aspx
