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Message started by Digger on 12/05/05 at 18:18:30

Title: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug Out?
Post by Digger on 12/05/05 at 18:18:30

I'm wondering if anyone has a neat trick to get the valve timing inspection plug out. This is the plug that you have to remove so you can turn the crank with a wrench and set it at TDC for various inspections and operations.

I'm currently using a dull butterknife held in the slot sideways (sort of) and then I rotate the butterknife with the help of a pair of pliers. It works pretty good, I've only caused minor scratches so far.

But, there's got to be a better way.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by torque on 12/05/05 at 18:39:06

come on man,don't kill your butterfly knife,i've got two myself ones a benchmade ;) the other is some china deal ??? but try to find a piece of steel that fits more snuggly,somthing like 1 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick,and then turn it with a adjustable wrench.

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by slavy on 12/05/05 at 19:17:38

If You hit the cap with a hammer 5-6 times , it will get loose. There is a cpecial tool, but it is not worthed to spend the money. I have a thick washer that fits perfectly in the slot. I grab it with visegrips and turn/after the allmighty hammer/.

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by BS37066 on 12/05/05 at 20:15:59

Don't ask me. The first time I took mine off I used the points of a pair of needle nose pliers in the slot and turned them with a big adjustable crescent wrench. I tightened it back with a piece of wood, a paint stirrer. It should come off next time without too much trouble.

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by lancer on 12/05/05 at 21:21:10

The tool lists for $23 in the Sudco catalog. Anyone wishing to get one can have it for just cost and shipping...about $20.
I will include them with the next regular order.
Just drop a line and let me know.

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/06/05 at 01:15:36

On KLX I use a 50 pence piece and a pair of pliers.
May or may not work for You

Clive W :D

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by Savage_Rob on 12/06/05 at 06:17:35

I bought the Motion Pro Timing Plug Wrench (http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/product~pf_id~3279841~dept_id~1215886.asp) from BikeBandit.com. It works great.

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by Kropatchek on 12/06/05 at 15:23:29

Savage_Rob wrote:

I bought the Motion Pro Timing Plug Wrench (http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/product~pf_id~3279841~dept_id~1215886.asp) from BikeBandit.com. It works great.

That's the same tool as recommended in the Clymer Manual.

I opt for the 50pence piece in a vicegrip or reground an old screwdriver to fit the slot.

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: How Do You Get the Valve Timing Inspect. Plug
Post by Digger on 12/06/05 at 21:23:48

The Motion Pro tool is the sh*t!

If I had some other bikes that could use this tool, I'd be all over it.

However, maybe I'll try the big washer idea.

Thanks, all!