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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Default Tappet guide alignment tool.
Is this "tool" really necessary for alignment? iIt seems a bit expensive here in UK at $40. Looks like a normal screw with a pointed end. Any suggestions for alternatives.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Cone washer on a bolt. All it does is center the block.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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I've never used it. Builders I know have never used it. Some swear it's needed or the world will end.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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I've got one and have used it. I really dont think its a must use type of thing though.
 
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I've used it....complete waste of time.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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I use them with the oil pump bolts but no need for lifter blocks.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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One more vote for useless tool.
 
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I'll say as they are on ebay starting about $7 and up.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Not necessary at all but they are way cheaper on EBay. I have a set to use on TC oil pumps and they are 90 bucks in NZ 15 inc postage from EBay...go figure.....
 
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Originally Posted by BungoBill
Is this "tool" really necessary for alignment? iIt seems a bit expensive here in UK at $40. Looks like a normal screw with a pointed end. Any suggestions for alternatives.
I think I just used a flathead screw. It's got the cone head, it does the same thing as the tool, and I think it cost $0.25.
 
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