Crankshaft/Camshaft Sprocket Locking Tool

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Jul 8, 2014 | 11:12 PM

GoofySB

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Crankshaft/Camshaft Sprocket Locking Tool

Thinking about taking the cam support plate out for a good look at the inner tensioner and wondering if I need to buy one of these or if there is another way to hold the sprockets while torquing them?

Amazon.com: Harley Cam Crank Locking Tool for Twin Cam 88: Automotive

Not so much the money, but the time it will take to arrive. Was hoping to start and finish before the weekend. Cam cover is off now,

Jul 8, 2014 | 11:27 PM

hockey8787

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How about a good piece of hardwood???

Jul 9, 2014 | 12:23 AM

Mike

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I would get the cam sprocket locking tool, and the tensioner unloader tool. You can fashion something from hardwood to lock the cam sprockets, but the tool isn't hugely expensive. Unloading the tensioners can be a pita, the unloader tool makes that job a snap.

Jul 9, 2014 | 07:31 AM

Def Mute

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I have a bucket full of 'specialty tools', that cost me almost nothing...

It is filled with scrap metal of different types.

Jul 9, 2014 | 09:00 AM

PastorToddAK

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Just put the bike in 5th gear and hold the rear brake when loosening or tightening the cam & crank bolts. Worked good for me and no need of any special tools other than a torque wrench.

Jul 9, 2014 | 09:59 AM

foxtrapper

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I didn't find the need for that tool myself either last fall. Just used the transmission.

Jul 9, 2014 | 11:36 AM

journeyman

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I got a brand new one of those I would ship to you for 15 if you want it.

I accidentally ordered the wrong one when I did my 103 twin cam. I ended up doing the job without any locking tool because I found out in the middle of the job, so technically you could do without it. But it is the right tool for the job.