I don’t care who does your head work. If they can’t seal the valves, something is very wrong and you need to catch the problem and correct it BEFORE engine assembly. Several companies make a vacuum tester, but we took the time to design a real nice unit that fits the needs of a race car. This unit was designed…
Secure bender to workbench or clamp in a vise. Lay up to 1/4” O.D. Wire between the two pins in the base and slide handle over the 3/8” pin. Insert the 5/16” pin (with plastic cap) into handle and to the side of the wire to be bent. Make bend by pulling handle toward you. Placement of the 5/16” dowel…
This fixture is a big help when it comes to torquing the pinion nut on a 9” Ford (works on others as well). Eliminates the need for pipe wrenches, etc. and saves a lot of skinned knuckles. Made of aluminum and anodized for appearance and durability.
