I'm plotting the replacement of my chain and advancing the cam a degree or two. I remember a thread a while ago on the tools and someone said they'd be willing to rent their tools. This makes more sense to me then buying a set for a job I will rarely do.

Anyone out there willing to rent me their timing chain tools? I'm semi-honorable!

Dan

What's to rent? File or dremel tool to remove old chain, 10lb hammer and 6 oz ball peen hammer to install new link / new chain? My most recent timing chain installation was probably about 80k miles ago in my '87 wagon. I did break down and purchase the "special tool" timing chain holder, so I wouldn't have to get a helper for the key point when the old chain is rolled out pulling the new chain into position. I think that holder cost me about $30 or $40.

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

Have you searched in this area?

Tool Rental Program - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

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Respectfully,
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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

I'll rent you my installation tool. While not entirely necessary, it makes rolling in the new chain a breeze. Details in the following link - http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355389-chain-replacement-tool.html




I don't have a crimping tool, though those are available in the rental section. (Still planning on modifying a HF chain tool to safely crimp a MB chain though)

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Whatever you do, don't do what I did and read the thread about the crimping tool that gives a big list of cheaper alternatives. I spent roughly the cost of the actual tool buying ones from that list only to find out none of them work on this type of chain. They're all for "hollow nose" chains, which means they're meant to flare out a tube rather than peen a solid rod.

But, I do think you could modify one if you're handy, as mentioned above. Might be a onetime use tool though.

Also wondered if a "quad stake" motorcycle rivet tool would work, but I never found anything while searching to confirm it and I got tired of buying stuff just to find out. A lot of motorcycle chains are much larger and so the timing chains simply swim inside the tools without even touching.

-Rog

Thanks guys. I'll send off some PM's.

Mach4 - I've never seen that shield tool before. Do you have any pics (maybe a video) of it in use? Seems like it would reduce the chances of skipping a tooth to zero. CLEVER!

Dan

The link in the above post describes the design, build and use of the tool. Completely eliminates any possibility of skipping a tooth while installing a new chain and allows a person to do the job without a helper. Here's the link - http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355389-chain-replacement-tool.html

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• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

Thanks! That post is what I thought but given that I haven't done this it's helpful to have pics.

PM sent.

Dan

This picture best illustrates how it keeps the chain on the sprocket...this under construction before face plate, supports and "link window" added.

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Current Stable

• 380SL (diesel)
• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica