Anybody work for Ford?

[gez500]

I'm after one of the Special Service Tools listed in the Workshop manuals, which were available from V. L. Churchill Ltd. They have no tel number listed in the manual, and have not replied to a letter of enquiry. I've also asked at the Ford dealers, and they weren't interested. If any of you guys do work for Ford and might be able to help, it would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Gez

[Rippers]

Which tool is it mate

[gez500]

Paul, it's the Cambelt Tension Gauge (21-113). Any ideas mate?
I'm sure everyone will say that I really don't need one, and go by the twist 90 degrees rule instead.
I'd just like to have a gauge out of curiosity and peace of mind.

Gez

[Kelv]

you quite often find that some of these specialist tools can be obtained from your local snap on or mac tools distributor.

although you may have to wait a week for it!

[F12NCO]

Why do you need a tool, I thought rule of thumb was 1/4 twist. anymore and its too loose, any less and its too tight.

[Kelv]

ive always done the same Jase, but alot of people are more perfectionists than us

[cossie916]

Bang on!

90 degrees will do for me! Its the little things you work out for yourself that make the difference!

Thats probably why the car is always piggy backing an AA flatbed! I should really stick to tea or coffee when I get the spanners out! :heanbang:

[gez500]

Kelv, you're right mate, like this one http://www.passionford.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=251415
but you need to know the load and deflection, which all seems a bit too complicated. The Churchill gauge looks like it's easy to use.

[jimcallear]

i managed to pick one of the ford tools up off ebay for 15 quid as i was never quite happy with the twist method