I've only had to adjust my valves a few times in the last few yrs, but I
found my buddie's borrowed one to work well.
I think the secret is getting used to it. Like any tool, the more you use
it, the more you get to know how to use it.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
> >I've found the tool to be not very useful. If any of the tappets stick
> >just a little, such that you problem wouldn't notice with a screwdriver
> >and wrench, it will fail and hang up. And maybe you don't notice.
> >
> >I have a few that stick a bit. I used it once, but ended up checking
> >everything with the feeler gauge anyway. So it didn't save any time.
> >
> >Mostly, it saves a hand.
>
>
> This was my experience also. I was quite disappointed so I
> mentioned it to
> the list but found that most people actually found it quite useful. It
> would probably be very useful and quicker if the adjusters turn freely. A
> little resistance and you are back to the feeler gauge. I will
> likely play
> around with it again next time I need to adjust the gaps, maybe
> see what it
> takes to insure the adjusting nuts/screws turn freely. It seemed like it
> did work good on at least one of my three cars that need
> semi-annual valve
> adjustments.
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