WTB Stevens Tool for Setting Valve Lash

[Harry Lillo]

We are looking for a Stevens or similar fixture used to set the valve stem to solid tappet/lifter clearance.
The tool consists of two pieces. The first is a dummy valve with an adjustable length on the stem.
Once the total length from seat to tappet is determined with it, the dummy valve is transfered to the
second fixture where the clearance is established and the proper clearance ground on the stem.
I had such a tool but may have lent it out or it got buried with something else after our fire.
If someone has this tool and would be interested in selling it our Foothills Model T Club would be interested in buying it,
Thank you,
Harry Lillo
Calgary

[TrentB]

I believe it looks like this:

Respectfully Submitted,

Trent Boggess

[Harry Lillo]

Yes Trent, that is exactly what we are looking for.
Thank you, Harry

[Harry Lillo]

Our Foothills Model T Club met last night and everyone agreed this would be
a very useful tool for us.
Anyone out there willing to sell us one?
Harry Lillo

[Randall strickland]

Kwik way also made a tool
Not for sale but if you were closer you could use

[Jerry VanOoteghem]

Kwik way also made a tool
Not for sale but if you were closer you could use

I have a gauge similar to the Kwik Way, but with a micrometer head on the measuring end instead of a dial indicator. I do not have the dummy valve however, which I never knew existed. Gonna make one!! Cool!

[Harry Lillo]

Randall,
Thank you for posting the image of the Kwik Way unit.
I knew there were other makes but had not seen them.
Jerry,
If you were interested in selling yours we could save you the time
of making the dummy valve........
Thank you to all for checking.
Harry

[Pep C Strebeck]

I have seen this one knocking around on Ebay for a while now:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193726882854

I have no connection to it, I just remember seeing it.

[Harry Lillo]

Joseph,
Thank you for the link to the eBay item.
I don't believe it would accomplish what we are trying to do; set the clearance between the valve and tappet.
While it would determine the needed length of the valve I believe we would need another fixture to grind the needed clearance.
If I am missing something there please let me know.
Still looking..........
Harry

[speedytinc]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324982204474 This Is the type tool I use. For v8 fords. Had to make the adjustable false valve for .312 valve stem & use a small sleeve to center in the micrometer. This is a fairly common tool. They do come up. Be patient.

[Harry Lillo]

John,
Thank you for pointing out this tool. I believe I understand how it works.
Could you please post some images of your conversion and adjstable valve?
I have made an offer on the tool. Let's see if he accepts.
Harry

[speedytinc]

The rod looks about 1/2" with a 45 degree angled, stepped cylinder. Thats the false valve. Sleeving this cylinder down to .312 & using a piece of .312 rod makes the T false valve. I machined a new chunk out of aluminum for my T usage. For further accuracy/stability, I made a 1/2" od sleeve to fit the .312 rod for micrometer readings.
This tool works very well for accurate valve lash setting.

[Harry Lillo]

We would love to see pictures......worth a thousand words.
In particular the 1/2 inch rod (or is it a 0.312 rod) on the false valve?
I am having trouble picturing the 1/2 rod going through the valve guides to the solid lifter?
Thanks,
Harry

[speedytinc]

Top is modified false valve for the T as used in the motor. The small tube goes on the false valve stem to keep it centered in the micrometer during readings only.

Center is the v8 false valve stem.( Not used.)

3rd piece is the micrometer.

[Harry Lillo]

John, I was able to purchase the eBay item for a reasonable price so we can now
set up our valves with solid lifters. It is possible to do so with feeler gauges but it is very time consuming.
This will definately speed things up for us.
Thank you,
Harry