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Mart · 07-12-2015, 11:05 AM

Messing around with the 94s on my roadster lately inspired me to make a couple of tools I had had in mind to make for a long time.

Anyone who messes with 94s will recognise what these are for. A lot of people may already have something similar, but not me.

The jet tool was turned down from a 10mm allen bolt. The end was slotted and a piece of metal from a cutting knife blade inserted. It was then hand ground to get the final shape.

The plug removal tool was made from a novelty joke hammer bottle opener. I cut it down and ground and hand filed the broad screwdriver tip onto it. It has a slight curve to match the slot in the plug. It's amazing how tight these can be to crack open, and they are easily gnarled up.

Cost me nothing but a little hobby time, time well spent because I get a kick from stuff like this and they work really well.

Mart.

uncle max · 07-12-2015, 11:11 AM

Fine job!
Looks like the small radius in the bottom of the plug's screwdriver slot didn't escape your eye!

Veeder · 07-12-2015, 11:14 AM

very cool I can't wait to retire and have time to do this kind of stuff!!

sidevalve8ba · 07-12-2015, 11:57 AM

Someone gave me a novelty hammer like that as a gag gift and I have been wondering what to do with the thing up until now. Here's a shot of the one I got with two-bits beside it for scale. I assume this is about the same size as the one you used?

scooder · 07-12-2015, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veeder

very cool I can't wait to retire and have time to do this kind of stuff!!

Mart ain't retired, he ain't that old, 'bout same age as me.

Cool tools bud! Home made tools are great. You see Richard from Florida pic of his distributor machine and the Box 'O' info that sits on his seat?

Martin.

19Fordy · 07-12-2015, 12:28 PM

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Mart · 09-03-2015, 10:55 AM

Feedback on the carb tools.

I used the carb tools a few times recently, and I can report that they work really well, especially the plug remover. The jet tool works well, but because some jets are machined differently than others, the jet doesn't always stay in place on the end. I can change the jets on the twin carbs on the roadster by removing the body of the front carb, and the lid on the rear. I had to remove the lid because the jets kept falling off the tool. (jets looser than some) and was able to do the front carb by holding the body so the tool went in vertically upwards so the jet stayed on the end of the tool.

Both bases stay in place on the manifold so the linkages are undisturbed.

A job well done.

Mart.

07-12-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,776	A couple of home made flatty tools. Messing around with the 94s on my roadster lately inspired me to make a couple of tools I had had in mind to make for a long time. Anyone who messes with 94s will recognise what these are for. A lot of people may already have something similar, but not me. The jet tool was turned down from a 10mm allen bolt. The end was slotted and a piece of metal from a cutting knife blade inserted. It was then hand ground to get the final shape. The plug removal tool was made from a novelty joke hammer bottle opener. I cut it down and ground and hand filed the broad screwdriver tip onto it. It has a slight curve to match the slot in the plug. It's amazing how tight these can be to crack open, and they are easily gnarled up. Cost me nothing but a little hobby time, time well spent because I get a kick from stuff like this and they work really well. Mart.

07-12-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 799	Re: A couple of home made flatty tools. Fine job! Looks like the small radius in the bottom of the plug's screwdriver slot didn't escape your eye! __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

07-12-2015, 11:14 AM	#3
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	Re: A couple of home made flatty tools. very cool I can't wait to retire and have time to do this kind of stuff!!

07-12-2015, 11:57 AM	#4
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 844	Re: A couple of home made flatty tools. Someone gave me a novelty hammer like that as a gag gift and I have been wondering what to do with the thing up until now. Here's a shot of the one I got with two-bits beside it for scale. I assume this is about the same size as the one you used? __________________ The more I learn about new automobiles, the more I value my old ones.

07-12-2015, 12:28 PM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,001	Re: A couple of home made flatty tools. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Excellent! May I use your lathe?

09-03-2015, 10:55 AM	#7
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,776	Re: A couple of home made flatty tools. Feedback on the carb tools. I used the carb tools a few times recently, and I can report that they work really well, especially the plug remover. The jet tool works well, but because some jets are machined differently than others, the jet doesn't always stay in place on the end. I can change the jets on the twin carbs on the roadster by removing the body of the front carb, and the lid on the rear. I had to remove the lid because the jets kept falling off the tool. (jets looser than some) and was able to do the front carb by holding the body so the tool went in vertically upwards so the jet stayed on the end of the tool. Both bases stay in place on the manifold so the linkages are undisturbed. A job well done. Mart.