that is one simple tool... it doesnt seem to be too hard then. Im pretty sure i an work something out that works better than that. thanks for the pics...

If it aint broke, lets modify it!

1962 Galaxie 500 Town Victoria 4dr. 292 with a nice mild cam.

Salinas California.

This,ll be good!!!!  let the fun begin!     regards aussie bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

I think the tool Ford dealers had was made by KR Wilson. I've hunted on epay for KR Wilson and found a lot of special Ford tools but not the one we all want. I tried to copy it from a photo of one. It works okay but never tried it in a car. The lifter is held by a fuse clip. The clip is rotated by a long piece of welding rod with a loop in the end. As I recall it worked well on one bank of lifters but not on the other side.  John

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

hey thanks john for the idea....i will be getting on the install this coming week see how it goes....

If it aint broke, lets modify it!

1962 Galaxie 500 Town Victoria 4dr. 292 with a nice mild cam.

Salinas California.

For what its worth, the '55 car shop manual makes mention of a Bonney flexible tappet tool for this purpose and also shows the pertinent dimensions and shape to make a tool out of 3/32" diameter welding rod.

BrodieSavannah, GA

hey brodie can you post te image? that would really help..

If it aint broke, lets modify it!

1962 Galaxie 500 Town Victoria 4dr. 292 with a nice mild cam.

Salinas California.

Sorry, no scanner. Maybe someone else?

BrodieSavannah, GA