Hi all, I have an extra set of prechamber tools I don't need. They are 2 of the 4 prototypes that the late Steve Foster designed, which were produced by Bend's Teul machine shop. There was one small production run, and I believe those are now all sold out. I tried to contact the machinist recently and got no answer - dunno if his email changed, or what. Anyway, here's a photo - these are "Made in USA" tools:
http://www.w124performance.com/misc/prechamber_tools1.jpg The slide hammer is the "heavy duty" version with the brass bushings - pretty much identical to the final "HD" production version. Performance Products sells a cheap Taiwan version for something ridiculous like $169, but you can buy the equivalent Taiwan adapter on eBay and provide your own slide hammer for more like $100 total, maybe less. I'm asking $80 for my slide hammer WITH adapter, free shipping in the 48 states. It's a REALLY nice unit - trust me. ;-) The lock ring tool was the "heavy duty" prototype, but is different than the final version - this prototype has shorter/smaller handles. Note that this tool (and the final version) don't have hex flats to allow torque wrench attachment. PP has the Taiwan version (with hex flats) for $75 + S&H. I'm asking $40 for mine, free shipping. Asking $110 for both ($10 discount), free shipping. The slide hammer will remove all OM61x and OM60x prechambers though 1999 models. The lock ring tool will work on all 61x/60x engines with vertical prechambers and "notched" lock rings - most all diesels up to 1989, with a few exceptions in the very late 80's. Engines with angled injection (1990-99) need a "splined" lock ring tool, available from Rusty for $40 or so. Email me directly with questions... I'd just like to clean out my garage! :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)
