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Old 05-30-2013, 02:38 PM
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Default Every Tech should have this LS Timing cover Alignment Tool!

AlignIt Tools are used to align the Rear Main and Timing Covers and install the seals!

Whether your a Pro or a Do Your Own Repair kind of guy, here is a simple but very effective tool to help you make
easy work of installing your LS1-2-3-6-7-9- LQ4-LQ9- 5.3-6.0 and all GM v8's from 1997-2013 Timing and Rear Main cover and seals. Works with all LS based engines!

Here is a couple simple but very effective tools to help you make easy work of aligning your Timing and Rear Main Covers. CNC Machined to exact tolerances, the AlignIt tools
get the covers centered perfectly with the crank. The O-ring design makes for a perfect snug fit no matter the temperature that can cause expansion/contraction of engine covers, crank & tools
that will hinder a perfect fit. The O ring design eliminates this problem. After the covers are centered and torqued down, use the AlignIt Tools to install the seals in seconds!
Available in the Pro Series 6061 Aluminum Anodized and the standard PVC Plastic. Both are CNC Machined to exact specs
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I bought one of your front cover alignment tools for my LS1 build. I have to say that it's a great product and it worked perfectly. Definitely worth the investment.

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just ordered my timing cover and oil pump tools the other day. replacing the timing set and oil pump since I have to do the harmonic balancer.
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just ordered my timing cover and oil pump tools the other day. replacing the timing set and oil pump since I have to do the harmonic balancer.
Thank you for your business SaberD!

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How well do the Front cover and oil pump tools work with the block still in the car and the oil pan still mounted?
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
How well do the Front cover and oil pump tools work with the block still in the car and the oil pan still mounted?
Hi Z06ufgrad2002,
Should make it easier to get the covers lined up and the seals installed.

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We need some plates that bolt to the front cover lower bolts and bottom of block to get PERFECT alignment.
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Originally Posted by The Highlander
We need some plates that bolt to the front cover lower bolts and bottom of block to get PERFECT alignment.
Hi Highlander,

What if you set the oil pan on there as a guide?
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Originally Posted by SacCityCorvette
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Should make it easier to get the covers lined up and the seals installed.

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Used the tools and they worked flawlessly. Thanks
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Used the tools and they worked flawlessly. Thanks

Thank you Z06ufgrad2002!
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The Hub Simulator Tool is for those that do not want to remove the seal.
It simulates using your hub to align the timing cover with the seal in place.
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Hmmmm.. Guess you don't have to lubricate the crank nose or seal before hammering it on with your tool?
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Originally Posted by wantbluC6
Hmmmm.. Guess you don't have to lubricate the crank nose or seal before hammering it on with your tool?
Hi wantbluC6,
The seal lips should have lube before you slide the harmonic balancer hub on. You don't have to put anything on the out side of the seal before tapping it in. Some do like to put a little sealant for insurance against leak though.

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Originally Posted by SacCityCorvette
Hi wantbluC6,
The seal lips should have lube before you slide the harmonic balancer hub on. You don't have to put anything on the out side of the seal before tapping it in. Some do like to put a little sealant for insurance against leak though.

Thanks
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Oh crap.. my bad.. It's been a while, I flipped things around in my head. I know now the proper procedure for install.
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Did you discontinue the oil pump tool? I'm going to get the front cover tool. Great idea.

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Hi Timewstr,
Yes we discontinued the OP tool.
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Just received my alignit tools, thanks.
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Originally Posted by tommypenguin
Just received my alignit tools, thanks.
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