I Love Tools

[nocarrier]

I love that valve spring fixture!

[Jon B]

Carrera tool from Porsche...

P139, factory "crowfoot" for 41mm cam nut, 906/907/910/911R/RSR

[RWebb]

[Jon B]

Transmission tool from Porsche...

P33, gauge for adjusting ring & pinion gears, bearing preloads

[intakexhaust]

Thread revival. Found this Alloy Artifacts site interesting.

Alloy Artifacts Tool History Page

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by RWebb

if any of you tool addicts want to get some help, just move from a 2.5 car garage to a 1 car garage

Bite your tongue! What a HORRIBLE thought.

[RWebb]

yup - been 12 years now, and still suffering

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by turbo6bar

That's a really nice compressor. I get a kick out of getting a 'deal' on quality tools at a modest discount. Nothing like buying a lifetime tool for 30% off new price.

Just spent over $600 on a collection of Stabila construction levels. Where do the tool nuts meet for support and counseling?

General Tool Discussion - The Garage Journal Board

[S hammer]

Originally Posted by Werkstatt

1960's tools from Porsche...

P200, valve spring compressor for 911 cylinder heads

What is the small dial on the base used for?

[Jon B]

Originally Posted by S hammer

What is the small dial on the base used for?

Hi... forgot all about this thread, it's been a while.

The disc on the base plate, shaped like a piston crown, keeps the valves in place as the springs are compressed and removed. It also centers the cylinder head on the tool, while the small tab keeps the head from revolving. Maybe the tab is what you're asking about?

[tabs]

I often like to take my tool and ....ahhhhhh just forget it....

[Geary]

I love vintage tools that still function perfectly .. especially when they come in their own wooden box (like the old Starrett stuff). But every now & then, I'll settle for plastic ..

[S hammer]

Originally Posted by Werkstatt

Hi... forgot all about this thread, it's been a while.

The disc on the base plate, shaped like a piston crown, keeps the valves in place as the springs are compressed and removed. It also centers the cylinder head on the tool, while the small tab keeps the head from revolving. Maybe the tab is what you're asking about?

Yes, that is what I was asking about (tab)....& thanks

[Jon B]

Originally Posted by tabs

I often like to take my tool and ....ahhhhhh just forget it....

Hmmm... looks like BevMo had a 5-cent wine sale this weekend.

[Jon B]

Originally Posted by Geary

I love vintage tools that still function perfectly .. especially when they come in their own wooden box (like the old Starrett stuff). But every now & then, I'll settle for plastic...

Very nice, Paul... now unwrap those things!

[Geary]

Yeah, I almost hated to .. but then again, it was pretty sweet foreplay ..

[Jon B]

Application for Geary's tool, from 911 Workshop Manual...

[regency]

1973 911T MFI Coupe, Aubergine

Steve

[rusnak]

Very cool thread, guys!!!

[Jon B]

Originally Posted by Geary

I love vintage tools that still function perfectly
especially when they come in their own wooden box...

Boxed dial bore gauge set from Matra, Germany;
Boxed gauge block sets from Pratt & Whitney...