Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) What's your technique to reach #5 and #6 cylinders for valve adjustment?

[Treetopflyer]

Thanks Ozy, I did look at that one. $249.00 is a much better price than the "Elevator". Here's the kicker, I'm thrifty (see cheap) and find it hard to spend $250.00 on a piece of equipment that I won't use but a time or two a year...BUT, safety is a huge factor in buying this type of product...would I really feel secure in using a China Freight knock-off (if one existed) for $100.00??? You get what you pay for, right? Thanks for all the replies folks.
Still on the fence,
Doug in Yuma

 

[MLee]

I noticed the socket heads on the third gen trucks so I ordered some from Cummins. They are a bit short for the twelve valve rockers. Plus you have to remove the rockers and a few head bolts to install them. So I did not use them. But you are right, they would be a much better approach than the slot screw head. I use a 90* screw driver and box wrench back there. I also have ground downs a screw driver to fit the slot tightly so you can get some control of the sloppiness in the slot.

 

[Treetopflyer]

MLee...thank you, that is the type of input that the TDR is famous for. It will be another two years before I need to run the valves again but I want to be more prepared next time.

 

[MLee]

MLee...thank you, that is the type of input that the TDR is famous for. It will be another two years before I need to run the valves again but I want to be more prepared next time.

I don't know if there is a longer stud, I just requested the ones for the 3rd gen truck after conferring with the counter man. ( special order) Mike might be able to come up with other info if so inclined.