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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Curtis on April 22, 2015, 11:20:32 am

Title: Cam chain tool
Post by: Curtis on April 22, 2015, 11:20:32 am

I'm not a big fan of joining timing chains, rather use endless.
 Iv got a couple of timing chain tools which are pretty average, the steel is to soft when trying too peen a hardened steel pin. Can anyone recommend a good quality brand chain riveting/ penning tool for the job??  :D

Title: Re: Cam chain tool
Post by: Tim754 on April 22, 2015, 12:51:04 pm

I have an older "Snap on tools" set that was gifted to me. Quality item that does single row ,hyvo, chain saw and heaps of others, would/will last lifetimes. Don't know if this type still available,  they were $600+  :o now probably $ 1000 + who knows ..........

Title: Re: Cam chain tool
Post by: TT5 Matt on April 22, 2015, 02:42:30 pm

the gen yamaha cam chain tool was easy to use and had a special pin for berring the joiner th0ugh im sure thered be something similar on ebay

Title: Re: Cam chain tool
Post by: Momus on April 22, 2015, 03:06:45 pm

Ebay under $30.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/13pc-Chain-Breaking-Riveting-Tool-Kit-OHV-Motorcycle-Cam-Drive-ATV-Bike-w-Case-/361215828134?hash=item541a2420a6&item=361215828134&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Cam chain tool
Post by: Curtis on April 22, 2015, 05:06:01 pm

That SNAP ON one sounds nice! but snap on are way over price. I have a kit almost identical to the Ebay one but is poor quality, id be happy to pay a couple hundred for a decent one, just thought someone may have some experience with a nice tool. Genuine tools are good quality but all the manufacturers use endless chains so they don't make a tool for the job.