M8 Cam install Tool
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Road Master
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From: NH / VT border
I ordered one off Amazon... worked great. The instructions showed the JIMS tool and were in perfect English. The tool looked identical but had no markings.
Last edited by BatOuttaHell; Mar 28, 2020 at 05:15 PM.
Road Master
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From: Idaho
I bought one of these for a future project.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...53.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...53.m2749.l2649
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: St. Louis
Yup. Thats exactly the one I got. I was a little nervous, but for how little I plan on using it, I didn't need a commercial grade tool.
Road Master
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From: NH / VT border
The thing is, I'm pretty sure it is the JIMS tool, just w/ no markings. Almost as if the manufacturer doesn't brand them so they can sell them for less. I dunno....either way it worked perfect.
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From: Vermont
Or from a machinist who bought a JIMs tool to copy, machined a copy of it and photocopied the instructions.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: St. Louis
yes it did. I was worried the thumb screws would be off or threaded wrong, but it worked like a dream. If I did this for money or buisness, I would get the jims, but doing this in my garage for only maybe a handfull of time. The amazon one worked great.
Stage I
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: dEnVeR
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. I hear alot of people bought the tool for a one time use, is there anyone selling it. The jims kit is pretty nice, but way to expensive.
Thanks,
Whiskey
Thanks,
Whiskey
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Seems like I've been buying tools my entire life, wife understands I might buy a tool and only use it once. Never liked the idea of knock offs, so I got this one from Georges. I don't loan out my stuff but I do open up my shop to friends and help them with their projects. I really like the M8, I'm sure I'll have another, Plus a brother just picked up a 2020 and plans to bring it over for a cam swap. Good Times!!