Interesting Ford tool

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fordy46

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I went to a local swap meet Sun. and found a neat old V8 tool. It is called (valve clearance indexer) It works by removing the front mount dist., bolting this gaget on. Then cranking the motor to line up proper marks on the gauge example #2 (cyl) E (exhaust or I intake) set the proper clearance then move to the next valve. Made by NECO Products Co. New Castle, Ind. Came with the orginal box and instructions, in perfect condition. It claims to save 1 hr. on labor time for a valve job. I coulnt pass it up so I am going to try it out. I have a 59 motor on a stand with adjustable lifters in it so it will be a good test.
 

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I have about 4 entirely different versions of that tool, several cast aluminum, one is pressed from sheet!
On '42-48 you could make one for future use with less trouble: Glue a catfood can to a distributor rotor, paint it white, run your cam positions and at each mark the spot with a sharpy and valve ID. The little metal bar at top of distributor would do as a permanent pointer.
 
I have one of those just like yours, in the original box, but no instructions. In the box however, is the original sales receipt dated April 26 1947. Price $4.95! I have never tried to use it.
 
Fordy46, if your computer literate, not that your not, but you could scan that if you have a scanner into your computer and email it to Jerry the instructions that is. Maybe easier to make copy and mail it.
 
I'm confused... Is there something wrong with removing plugs, putting it in reverse, jack up the left rear and having a friend turn the rear wheel for you as you set the valves. It's been a while, but as I recall, you can set 3 valves at each stop. Why would you need that tool or any other for that matter if you have the valley open and can dig right in? Can someone explain why my method isn't easiest? (except that you need a friend's help!)
 
ford38v8 said:
I'm confused... Is there something wrong with removing plugs, putting it in reverse, jack up the left rear and having a friend turn the rear wheel for you as you set the valves. It's been a while, but as I recall, you can set 3 valves at each stop. Why would you need that tool or any other for that matter if you have the valley open and can dig right in? Can someone explain why my method isn't easiest? (except that you need a friend's help!)
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Some of us don't have any friends.:D
 
ford38v8 said:
I'm confused... Is there something wrong with removing plugs, putting it in reverse, jack up the left rear and having a friend turn the rear wheel for you as you set the valves. It's been a while, but as I recall, you can set 3 valves at each stop. Why would you need that tool or any other for that matter if you have the valley open and can dig right in? Can someone explain why my method isn't easiest? (except that you need a friend's help!)
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You can set the valve clearance without the crankshaft installed.
Bill
 
If you have one valve in a cylinder fully open, can you not set the other one in that cylinder? (std cam) or is that wrong?
Nice tool though. If I had one I'd use it.
 
ford38v8 said:
I'm confused... Is there something wrong with removing plugs, putting it in reverse, jack up the left rear and having a friend turn the rear wheel for you as you set the valves. It's been a while, but as I recall, you can set 3 valves at each stop. Why would you need that tool or any other for that matter if you have the valley open and can dig right in? Can someone explain why my method isn't easiest? (except that you need a friend's help!)
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Alan, you are of course correct in that this tool is not necessary. However, it is one of those tools that make life easier.
 
fordy46 said:
I went to a local swap meet Sun. and found a neat old V8 tool. It is called (valve clearance indexer) It works by removing the front mount dist., bolting this gaget on. Then cranking the motor to line up proper marks on the gauge example #2 (cyl) E (exhaust or I intake) set the proper clearance then move to the next valve. Made by NECO Products Co. New Castle, Ind. Came with the orginal box and instructions, in perfect condition. It claims to save 1 hr. on labor time for a valve job. I coulnt pass it up so I am going to try it out. I have a 59 motor on a stand with adjustable lifters in it so it will be a good test.
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I have this same tool, your going to like it.
 
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