I am looking for anyone that can help me locate a timing belt tensioner tool. This is part # MD998738 in the manual. SPX OTC is out for stock and has been for a month and will be until late feb. If someone wants to sell one let me know.

If you have one and can give me the specs I will make one. I would need the thread pitch (maybe 8x1.25) what the tip looks like squared off, rounded, 45' bevel. Over all length of tool, length of threaded portion, Length of hex head, size of hex.

I know I have been hitting my head against the wall trying to get one and I can't find the specs to make one either.

Please hook a brother up!
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(That tool)

 

You don't need that tool. Snap ring pliers in the tensioner pulley work wonders--even a carefully positioned screwdriver or two will get the job done. Or.... you could do it the old fashioned DSM way and make your own out of a 1G battery hold down: http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbeltNOTE1.html

 

I don't have an "old" battery post and don't wish to tear up the threads on the block. I have found from hours of searching that the thread is 8mm x 1.25 and the tool has a rounded head. I bought a 36" peice of threaded rod 8mm x 1.25 from a local bolt shop and i am going to bind a couple nuts on the ends for leverage (if needed). I will be using this in a couple weeks. I will post my findings and the details of how well it worked.....*fingers crossed* I didn't want to try and pry back the tensioner because I don't think it is exposed if you remove just the top timing belt cover. The "Tool" seems like the best (an most approperate) tool for the job.

Thanks,

 

I received an email from Miller Special Tools http://www.miller.spx.com/ on January 19, 9 days ago:

Call them at 1-800-801-5420, maybe they can help you out.

 

The 36" 8mmx 1.25 should work. Just remember to hand tighten it 30degrees/sec. The manual says it should take you 15 mins to push the tensioner all the way back. You might need a hex head (2 nuts bolted together in the end) towards to end but you should encounter very little tension from it at all. Also, you'll only need about 9-10in of the threaded bolt.

Change you cam gears while youre at it as well!!!

 

I have all my parts and will be using the threaded rod this weekend. Wish me luck....

 

I use a 36" peice of threaded rod (8mm x 1.25) from a local bolt supplier. It worked great. I put two nuts on the end in a bind and used a wrench when it go to the tensioner arm. This helped keep track of how fast i was going. DO NOT turn fast!!!!! I have the rod if anyone in South Lousiana needs it. Tool would have looked great but the threaded rod was just as effective. It just sticks out alot (don't poke your eye out when working on there.


DIY Rules.

 

Got any pictures of this rod or the tool? I will be doing a cam swap soon.

 

I used the same thing but when I was using it the rod started to bend and was hell getting out. Be carefull if you use the rod as it is not hardened like the tool is. It worked, but I don't think that I will try to use it again.