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Valve Adjust Tools
OK. I'm ready to do the valve adjustments on the 79 SD. I believe that I am needing 3 tools: 2 14mm wrenches with 45 degree bend at the wrench end, and a tool for securing the spring while adjustment is being performed.
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finishing train of thought
I bailed out too soon on that last post...
Where can I find the tools at a reasonable price? |
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I got the two 14 mm wrenches at Sears and bent them myself... that was much cheaper ....
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Did you heat them? And what do you use to secure the spring?
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Yes, I did heat them... I did not mention the spring holder because I was unsuccessful at making one and went to the dealer and bought one... but don't know if cheaper one is available.. hopefully, just have no information on that....
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How much was the spring holder from the dealer?
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That was four years ago... I don't have a clue...LOL
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Diesel guys... no sense of time - "How do you like my new car; it's only 23 years old!"
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I don't have the numbers.. but I can share the rest of the story... you can bet that I was down to " no other places to find it quick" for me to go to the dealer.... I had already spent several hours making one that did not work.... which I hate to admit... but that was before I acquired a mill and got my lathe powered up... just bring on those special tools now !
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Chances are, the wrench needed to hold the spring cover will not be necessary. Two properly-bent 14mm open ends is all you'll need.
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Matt ------ 1995 E300 Diesel (Die Blau Frau) |
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Matt, I would like to politely disagree with you on that point....
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Leather, I would never begrudge your right to disagree, but the fact is, I have done valve adjustments twice on my '84 300D, and I have found that the third wrench is not necessary. You, on the other hand, may glean a certain benefit by using it. I suspect that on some engines, the tool is essential, and on others (like mine), it would simply be in the way. I think you'll find that many of the veterans on this forum will agree with me. Just do a search on the subject...
Respectfully, Matt
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I must be doing something wrong because all I use is a couple 14 MM Craftsman open end wrenches - non bent. In addition, that is all I have ever used to remove the springs.
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I just bought some at an unreasonable price from Samstagsales.com It was a Hazet three wrench set. I have not used them yet. I aslo found bicycle wrenches work well. They are very thin (Park Tools) so one doesn't get in the way of the other. I agree with the other guys that it can be done with standard wrenches but if the new ones from Hazet make the job faster and easier then I don't mind spending the money.
goodluck, burnan
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Jim,
I agree....I think the $69.95 valve adjusting wrench kit is similar to $29.95 differential plug wrench that also is sold (basically not necessary). I obtained a 14MM allen wrench for free from a fastener supply place. I have adjusted the valves on my 240D a couple of times and don't recall having a problem with standard (unbent) wrenches. Jerry
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