Tool Review - ERT Products TC-EZ Installation Tool

[Ohio HD]

I've used springs from ERT Products in Shovel motors in the past. They work well to raise the oil pressure when you need a little more for the hydraulic lifters and aftermarket cams.

I wanted to find a tool for depressing the oil pop off valve in stock style cam plates. I knew that Feuling made one, and was looking around for others to widen my choices. I came across the tool that ERT makes. It has two features I really like that the Feuling doesn't have. One is it's made from Delrin, and won't scratch the bore of the cam plate. I assume that the Feuling is either steel or aluminum. Also it has a flat side to the tool that allows you to work the pop off spring while the cam plate is mounted to the motor. 


TC-EZ installation Tool



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[les]

Yes, the Feuling 9000 is aluminum.  I've got one.

[Ohio HD]

Thanks Les. 

[HighLiner]

So it worked as described?

[Ohio HD]

Sure, it's only purpose is to hold down the spring while you push the roll pin out. And then hold it again when replacing the roll pin in the cam plate.

[Admiral Akbar]

I think it's more important to use a good roll pin punch, that stays centered on the roll pin. Using a straight pin punch can nick the edge if the hole driving the pin out, creating a sticky spot when trying to remove the relief valve.

[hrdtail78]

Prettier than mine.  Roll pin punches aren't a must but the cats azz for sure.    You cannot see attachments on this board.