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rick 918-S
post Mar 6 2011, 10:39 PM
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I am having trouble installing the rollers for the torsion bars for the rear deck lid. I've seen the pelican parts article but does anybody have picture of the tool to make installation easier.


I made one. I have it here someplace. It was kind of a sideways pickle fork thing. But really a box end wrench works. I've used a vise grip too.
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post Mar 6 2011, 10:43 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 6 2011, 08:39 PM) *

QUOTE(recko911 @ Mar 6 2011, 10:31 PM) *

I am having trouble installing the rollers for the torsion bars for the rear deck lid. I've seen the pelican parts article but does anybody have picture of the tool to make installation easier.


I made one. I have it here someplace. It was kind of a sideways pickle fork thing. But really a box end wrench works. I've used a vise grip too.


A pic would be great

Which side do you install first I've had lots of trouble
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post Mar 6 2011, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(recko911 @ Mar 6 2011, 10:31 PM) *

I am having trouble installing the rollers for the torsion bars for the rear deck lid. I've seen the pelican parts article but does anybody have picture of the tool to make installation easier.


I made one. I have it here someplace. It was kind of a sideways pickle fork thing. But really a box end wrench works. I've used a vise grip too.


A pic would be great

Which side do you install first I've had lots of trouble



I'll see if I can find the tool tomorrow. It shouldn't make any difference which side you do first. All you have to do is flex the spring enough to slide the roller past the spring rod.
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post Mar 6 2011, 11:57 PM
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A lot of great tools you guys have come up with! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I'm gonna build some of them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Here's a 911 engine run stand I built back in the 70's. Bus transaxle bell housing and a hefty V-8 stand (as others here have also done)
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... and another run stand I started building a few years ago ... and still need to finish
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post Aug 26 2011, 03:10 PM
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Here is my latest addition to my tool stash. Camber measurement tool.


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post Aug 26 2011, 05:15 PM
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That doesnt look very home made... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 26 2011, 06:08 PM
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That doesnt look very home made... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks!
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post Aug 27 2011, 04:49 PM
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This one is home made, just not for the car. I got tired of falling on my old medicare ass pulling the airplane out of the hangar. Powered tugs are $2000 to $6000, so I made this one for $250. I bought a 12 volt hoist from Shanghai Tool Supply, (Harbor Freight) removed the cable and cable drum, welded on a sprocket. Bought the wheel, tire and hardware and welded it out of 1 inch square tubing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) It moved the car OK but I haven't actually tried it with the plane yet. Hope the damn thing works.
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post Aug 27 2011, 05:25 PM
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Thats pretty darn cool!!
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post Aug 27 2011, 09:17 PM
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Upon completion of a job well done--- Here is an essential tool------The Jug Mug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


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post Aug 28 2011, 10:11 AM
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Upon completion of a job well done--- Here is an essential tool------The Jug Mug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

That thing is sick!
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post Aug 28 2011, 11:20 AM
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Exhaust 'leakdown' tester. I grabbed a Jim-Cap from the hardware store, drilled and tapped a piece of scrap metal, and threaded in the air connector. You have to pull the rockers so all valves are closed, but you can really lock down any exhaust leaks with this setup.

BTW, this pic is a 912E which has our same Type4 engine.


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post Aug 28 2011, 11:35 AM
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Exhaust 'leakdown' tester. I grabbed a Jim-Cap from the hardware store, drilled and tapped a piece of scrap metal, and threaded in the air connector. You have to pull the rockers so all valves are closed, but you can really lock down any exhaust leaks with this setup.

BTW, this pic is a 912E which has our same Type4 engine.

Cool. BTW, they're Gem Caps.
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post Aug 28 2011, 11:44 AM
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Upon completion of a job well done--- Here is an essential tool------The Jug Mug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


This one is badass! Let me know if this ever goes into production mode!
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post Aug 28 2011, 11:44 AM
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Upon completion of a job well done--- Here is an essential tool------The Jug Mug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


This one is badass! Let me know if this ever goes into production mode!

I like it so much I guess I had to say it twice?

Wonder if it's my provider or is the site a little slow on the replies? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Aug 28 2011, 02:11 PM
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Two-way feeler gauge for adjusting both intake or exhaust valves simultaneously on a 16V Honda V4 motorcycle.

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post Oct 4 2011, 08:31 PM
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Had to make a new tool today!!

My accelerator cable was sticking at about 7" into the back of the tube and I couldn't get the new cable through. After 10-15 different attempts to unblock the tube with stuff welded onto cables I came up with this!

It took about 30 seconds and now the cable slides in!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Here is one of the early attempts and the final version!




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post Oct 7 2011, 05:01 PM
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I had to remove some 66mm wheel studs so i could install 100mm studs.
the hex head screw pushed the stud out of the back of the hub with out removing the hub! I had to keep welding more reinforcement because it was bending.Attached Image
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post Oct 7 2011, 10:08 PM
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I did steel railing on my deck, and this was a scrap piece, but it worked perfectly for removing CV bolts and stub axle nuts. I happened to have this as scrap, but a similar tool could be made plate or steel bar. Hell, a broom handle might work.
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post Oct 8 2011, 04:49 AM
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I had to remove some 66mm wheel studs so i could install 100mm studs.
the hex head screw pushed the stud out of the back of the hub with out removing the hub! I had to keep welding more reinforcement because it was bending.Attached Image
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Glenn, you want to rent that out?

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