What have you got in your toolbox?

[wdietz186]

If it is tearing up the threads on the way off it isn't the gun. More than likely it is the nut, either from corrosion or damage while going on. Sometimes if the wheels conical seat is worn the nut will get peened in by the taper or from bottoming on the hub. 

 

[Ernesto]

Some useful tools:
1.) Clock key Nr.5 (3,5mm) to hold the 750 valve adjusters when tightening the locknut.

2.) Adjustable Knipex pliers, replace different spanners. Very fine tool. Jaws are plain (can
use them on sensitive surfaces) and always parallel. Steplessly adjustable by pushing button.

3.) Left: tool to center oil pump housing during tightening.
    Right: distance-holders to pre-tighten 750 cylinder-heads (see cam-chain thread in the
    how-to section).


Ernesto

 

[Rob]

Ernesto - I love your clock key idea: perfect!

 

[Ernesto]

Thanks, Rob.
Better be quick, those keys have become rare by now,
"dying out items".

Ernesto

 

[Dellortoman]

I think my old strobe is on its last legs, which is a bit disappointing as I only bought it 40 years ago. I've noticed it deteriorating over the last few years, and it doesn't give a sharp or bright enough image any more. I can still see other stuff so I don't think I'm going blind.

There are heaps available on line, some cheap as chips, some not. Can anyone recommend a good one at a reasonable price?

Cam

 

[redax5]

can get a really good Snap-on Timing light for a 1/2 reasonable price on Fleabay so go for something decent and stop stuffing around
has full advance control, makes it a breeze to set up ignitions

SNAP-ON TOOLS USED TIMING LIGHT MT2261, item number 181254724456

 

[Dellortoman]

Thanks for the recommendation Red

I just bought this one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Timing-light-Snap-On/251381854555?_trksid=p3984.m2045&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30%26meid%3D2920612925628328300%26pid%3D100018%26prg%3D1023%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D251381854555%26

Cheers,
Cam

 

[Davo]

For interest, this jobbie is branded and sold as Blue Point by Snap On www.ebay.com.au/itm/Timing-Light-INNOVA-5568-Proffessional-Tool-for-Mechanics-/281208696198?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4179582d86

 

[Dellortoman]

Snap-on timing light arrived in the mail last night. I went straight up to the workshop to try it out on the Guzzi (easiest bike to see the timing marks on). Blimey, it's so much better than my old strobe. I can see the timing marks as clear as anything. It was all dim and blurry with the old light. It also gives a digital read-out of rpm. As I suspected, the Guzzi tacho reads about 1000 rpm too high. It keeps telling me I'm hovering around the red line but it doesn't sound like it's revving that hard. At least I know for sure now.

Cam

 

[Davo]

Check my Guzzi tacho against the rev limiter on the Sasche ignition regularly - is spot on. Pity about the Vaguelia speedo tho.

 

[laverdakeith]

Had my Snap on strobe for years, totally indispensable tool. Do bear in mind when using it on the Laverda that you have to double the advance degrees on the strobe when checking or setting the timing as the ignition is crankshaft triggered.


  Keith

 

[Ernesto]

on the Laverda that you have to double the advance degrees on the strobe when checking or setting the timing as the ignition is crankshaft triggered.

But not on 750s, at least at those that still use points.

Ernesto

 

[beauchemin]

Ernesto - I bought a pair of those Knipex pliers with the smooth jaws.  Great recommendation - I love them!