I am in the market for timing tools for our trucks. I've searched this subject, and I have seen two tool sets recommended for the job... the Snap-On SP500 running $215-$250, and the Miller 6860, which I haven't been able to find for much less than $300.

1st of all, it makes no sense to me that Snap-On would have the cheap option. 2nd, is there a CHEAPER option?

I suppose I could make up for the purchase cost by adjusting timing for other 12v owners, but would much rather not worry about it.

 

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Do a search on some of infidel's posts. I believe he made one with an oil drain plug. Basically he drilled the center out soa dial indicator would go through, then drilled and tapped the plug for a set screw. As far as pulling the pump gear, any smaller puller should suffice. Some have also made their own out of 1/2" thick bar stock. The only specialized tools needed after that are a barring tool (can also pry on the flywheel from the transmission access cover on Autos), and the other is a splined socket from either Snap-on or Blue Point. If one was on the cheap, you could get everything you need for about $100.

 

The oil pan plug is also what i did and works well. I didnt however tap it and do a set screw, i fabed up a bracket that bolts over on the head. It works well and it all cost me 12 for gear puller. 37.50 for the DV socket and 19.00 for the dial indicator. So around 69 bucks, and you dont need no barring tool that for sure. Put a 22 on the alt. and a 15mm on a crank bolt that will allow you to go both ways. Ryan

 

I've never done a timing without the barring tool, so I can't fairly which way is easier. That being said, I'd reccomend getting the barring tool. Makes for accurate rotation in both directions.

If you're making your own set, try and find a metric dial. The specs are in metric, and even though converting from metric to standard is simple enough, it adds in one more step that a mistake can be made. I like to keep things as simple as possible.

 

I agree 100% with tate on the metric dial. I have a reg. dial that reads in inches and you have to convert it all and if one were'nt carefull you could make a mistake. Divide mm by 25.4 to get inches.