it seems like this tool would work

[rojizostang]

i've got a lead on a couple of the rotunda valve spring tools, but i think i'm going to buy this one also just to see if it would work. it seems like it would

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150317977411

if it works, i'll post up about it. perhaps there'll be another option other than that gold plated rotunda pos.

 

[Kevin@PMP]

Why do you think the 3v Rotunda tool is a pos? It works great IMO.

And I don't believe that tool will work.

 

[Dread53]

I didn't look that close to see how big that was, but I've used those before on the older 5.0's and wasn't impressed. They need to be almost exactly the size of the spring diameter to even think about working, plus it will be impossible to use on the reduced diameter keepers on the beehive springs unless it was specifically designed for them.

 

[rojizostang]

Why do you think the 3v Rotunda tool is a pos? It works great IMO.

And I don't believe that tool will work.

i call it a pos because of the price, not the quality. i'm thinking the other tool i purchased on ebay might be able to be modified to make work. it's cheap enough to fool around with that nothing is lost if it doesn't.

aside from that, i picked up the rotunda tool a little while ago from ebay at a pretty good price, so for me it's all academic. right now the other tool i'll just see if it can be modified so perhaps future cam swappers might have an alternative to shelling out $147 for the rotunda tool.

 

[rojizostang]

I didn't look that close to see how big that was, but I've used those before on the older 5.0's and wasn't impressed. They need to be almost exactly the size of the spring diameter to even think about working, plus it will be impossible to use on the reduced diameter keepers on the beehive springs unless it was specifically designed for them.

i'm thinking the "cut out socket" trick a couple of guys have used with ordinary spring compressors might work on this one. if the "hooks" wont grab the spring, perhaps some extensions can be welded at a right angle to hook under the cam....sort of like the original tool, if you can imagine what i'm talking about.

i just like finding less expensive alternatives....it's as much a hobby as actually modding the car

 

[2k05gt]

We Need to start a S197 Forum Tools Rental area, Pay for Shipping both ways and a $10 - $20 rental fee and some sort of security like check or CC. maybe sponsors and members can donate un-used tools to this effort

 

[hammeron]

rojizostang you're killing me, but
i wish you luck none the less lol

 

[US-1]

Cheapasses. Hell....a friggin' screwdriver will work if you've got enough patience and muscle coordination.

 

[rojizostang]

rojizostang you're killing me, but
i wish you luck none the less lol

i found the rotunda tool, fixing up the other one i bought will just be for giggles, to see if i can make it work.

 

[rojizostang]

We Need to start a S197 Forum Tools Rental area, Pay for Shipping both ways and a $10 - $20 rental fee and some sort of security like check or CC. maybe sponsors and members can donate un-used tools to this effort

that sounds like a really good idea. perhaps though in order to help this site out, it should be for "supporting members" only. if a person doesn't return a tool, or pay up on time, then they could be prohibited from posting perhaps...who knows?

like you said, maybe some of the mods could take up this idea

 

[jsawyer]

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[Dex]

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yep

 

[Charlie Sheen]

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I would go for that.

 

[one eyed willy]

i have that exact tool (the ebay one), used it on my 350 when i had a z28, i got it from advance auto parts or autozone.

 

[kleistang]

that tool will not work. i bought one and i chop it in pieces. to help me get the springs out, using a flipstone methond. but used a different one to put them back on. dont waste ur money on it. there is not space for it. i use my dremmel to make the thiner and it dindt help.

 

[rojizostang]

it was only $9, so nothing lost. i found a rotunda tool anyway.