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Pros
Required for finally installation of chain when indexing the timing marks to the correct link. Additional tools required are the crankshaft position tool, and the cam positioning tool. Use with other otc crankshaft positioning tool to keep cranks haft... Read More
The tips have a rubber coating so you can't accidentally gouge the aluminum heads. I love it when the to works properly and as advertised.
Cons
The shaft clamp portion is too thick and too wide to put in place on the shaft. The diameter of the clamp is way smaller than the shaft. Problem is there are two bolts under holder u then have to remove holder to remove bolts to get the head off.
Highlights
Quality
The tool seems to be quality made and worked very well
Product was a high quality tool which worked perfect for swapping out my timing chains
If you mess up your timing with the chain off youll be paying for a tow then paying a mechanic
The real otc has corrosion resistant coating and a number printed on it and looks and feels of good quality
Price
Good price and worth the cost if you are rebuilding the heads
Packaging/appearance
Otc should think about putting a tamper proof seal on their packaging so dishonest people cant just pull it open put some piece... Read More
Competitiveness
Worked ok for my 2003 ford f150 5
The cheap knockoffs are about half the price of the otc
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, otc, needed, good and fit. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 250 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 17 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Buy the good ones like i did and you wont have to worry about the cams rotating when changing the timing chains
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Do your research and know what youre getting in to
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you mess up your timing with the chain off youll be paying for a tow then paying a mechanic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Application list does not show it but all you need to do is place holder on the middle of cam shaft where there is no cam retainer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Beats paying someone over 1k to get timing set done any day of the year
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Do not buy the cheap knock offs i have seen them fail time and time again the extra 20 is worth the investment to get ford backed names
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If your going to pull the head off or doing timing chain work on a ford 4
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I ordered 2 and received 1 otc and 1 cheap rusty knockoff in the otc package
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