Grokstyle wrench

Parsko

Joined Mar 2003

582 Posts | 2+

Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Discussion Starter
• Apr 20, 2005

• #1

I was just reading over the FAQ. Glancing through the valve adjustment section, I noticed:

20•Now, you will need a 10mm box wrench or better yet, a wrench like Grok made, which is shown here.

I checked Grok's gallery, and nothing. Anybody got ideas? I have noticed that a normal box/open combo wrench leaves a bit to be desired when gapping valves.

-Parsko

 

Bobzilla

Joined Apr 2002

1K Posts | 3+

fallon nv

• Apr 20, 2005

• #2

Motion pro valve adjustment tool kit

 

Parsko

Joined Mar 2003

582 Posts | 2+

Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Discussion Starter
• Apr 20, 2005

• #3

Wow, I'm impressed. Fancy tools. Has anyone tried the tappet tool? Is it worth the $43 it costs?

Motion Pro

 

Bobzilla

Joined Apr 2002

1K Posts | 3+

fallon nv

• Apr 20, 2005

• #4

I have one and love it. makes adjustment a snap. I think I only paid around $28. If you do a valve adjustment often then it is cheap compared to your time IMHO. It was worth the cost to me. I found it hard to get a screwdriver that was short in there and hold it .

 

Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

17K Posts | 774+

Ely, England

• Apr 20, 2005

• #5

i like to get the engine breather, plug lead and sometimes the radiator hose out the way.

i then use my snap-on stepped combo spanner along with an old £1 screwdriver i have that you can pull the 'rod' out and turn flat-blade or philips. it really is a doddly.

the only thing i've ever had go wrong is that on some new rockers the tappet thread had a tight spot and i didn't tighten enough with disasterous consequences for the rocker cover.

regards

Taffy

 

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Grok

Joined Jun 2001

590 Posts | 0+

Victoria Canada

• May 1, 2005

• #6

I made a new style wrench

Here it is, you'll notice the alternating colour on the index marks to make the 1/8 turn easy to find.

 

Parsko

Joined Mar 2003

582 Posts | 2+

Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Discussion Starter
• May 1, 2005

• #7

Yo Grok,

I just adjusted mine today, what a pain in the *** with a crapsman screwdriver and comination wrench!!! I wish I had one of those tools you got!

Did you make that yourself?? It looks personal!

-Parsko

PS- Do you ahve a problem still of holding the tappet "in position" while tightening the nut? Mine always creeps, or should I say, increases the gap. I'm starting to get the feel now, but.....

 

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Grok

Joined Jun 2001

590 Posts | 0+

Victoria Canada

• May 1, 2005

• #8

I certainly did, with a bit of cold rolled, an 8 mm six point socket, a piece of screwdriver pressed into a little knurled bit which I cut the index marks into. I guess I should post my handy-dandy motor-stand pictures next.

 

schwim

Joined Sep 1998

3K Posts | 57+

NC, US

• May 1, 2005

• #9

do my eyes deceive, or are you switching wrenches

Grok sir,

Two things. First, you should hang out with us more often. I don't see you around much anymore.

Secondly, that sir, is not the same wrench I once had a picture of ... You sir, are refining tools, and not sharing them with us!

thanks,
json

 

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Grok

Joined Jun 2001

590 Posts | 0+

Victoria Canada

• May 1, 2005

• #10

:twisted:
Yeah I know! I've been pretty busy at the new place I'm working at now. Amongst other things, I am researching the startup of a new machine shop. I haven't forgotten the best forum on the world-wide-web though!

Feel free to move any pics I post to my gallery though! Oh yeah,Congrats on the Husaberg!

 

schwim

Joined Sep 1998

3K Posts | 57+

NC, US

• May 1, 2005

• #11

well, I wish you luck on your prospective shop. You do good work sir.

Thanks for the congrats! I'm having the time of my life!

thanks,
json

 

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Grok

Joined Jun 2001

590 Posts | 0+

Victoria Canada

• May 1, 2005

• #12

Thanks! But I would be opening a shop for someone else , with their money LOL! I had a shop (MC) for ten years, that was enough fun for a lifetime! :wink: