TOOLS

The tools required for an engine overhaul or parts replacement will depend on the depth of your involvement. With a few exceptions, they will be the tools found in a mechanics tool kit see Section 1). More in depth work will require any or all of the following:

• a dial indicator (reading in thousandths) mounted on a universal base.
• micrometers and telescope gauges.
• jaw and screw type pullers.
• scraper
• valve spring compressor.
• ring groove cleaner.
• piston ring expander and compressor.
• ridge reamer.
• cylinder hone or glaze breaker.
• Plastigage® .
• engine stand.

Use of most of these tools is illustrated in this section. Many can be rented for a one time use from a local parts jobber or tool supply house specializing in automotive work.

Occasionally, the use of special tools is called for. See the information on Special Tools and the Safety Notice in the front of this book before substituting another tool.