Socket Tool Turns JD Crankshaft

Socket Tool Turns JD Crankshaft FARM SHOP Tools A couple of new sockets specifically designed for 2-cylinder Deere tractors make it faster and easier to do basic maintenance because the flywheel cover doesn’t need to be removed Brian Dain a machinist who also works on Deere tractors designed and manufactures the Great Dain Crankshaft Tool “It fits on a 1/2-in drive socket for access under the inspection cover to rotate the crankshaft to check valve clearance spark timing magneto timing etc ” says the Fremont Wis inventor of the patent-pending tool He machines two tools out of 4140 nickel-plated steel to accommodate different models of Deere tractors built between 1939 and 1960 One socket fits the ratchet hub on A B D G and H Deere tractors The other socket fits the pressed frame gas 2-cylinder engines on models A B 50 60 70 520 620 720 530 630 and 730 In a YouTube video Dain shows the time savings He opens the inspection cover turns the crankshaft and makes the adjustments in about 30 seconds compared to 3 minutes to just remove the crankshaft cover Dain sells each socket for $50 including shipping but is offering a 10 percent discount to Farm Show readers who contact him by July 1 “It’s a timesaver ” Dain says and a great tool for any 2-cylinder Deere enthusiast Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Brian Dain 809 River St Fremont Wis 54940 ph 920 358-4895; greatdaintool@yahoo com

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