Description
Comparison points and tradeoffs
When comparing COMP Cams 4798 Crankshaft Socket for all Ford, Buick and Pontiac V8s with other Crankshafts options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: For Ford, Buick and Pontiac V8 (Will not fit Buick 455).
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Application note: For Ford, Buick and Pontiac V8 (Will not fit Buick 455) 1. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Category: Replacement Parts / Engines & Engine Parts / Engine Parts / Crankshafts.
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Complete source-backed product details
When slipped on the end of a crankshaft, these specially designed sockets let you use a 1/2 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar to rotate the engine assembly. Our sockets also have the unique feature of a provision to hold our degree wheels or any wheel with a 1 inch or larger center hole. The knurled retaining nut actually sandwiches the degree wheel and holds it in place. This can then be loosened while on the crank snout so that you can turn the degree wheel independent of the engine, which is really handy when finding TDC.
Source product highlights
- For Ford, Buick and Pontiac V8 (Will not fit Buick 455)
- 1.385 inch ID with 3/16 inch and 1/4 inch Keyways
- Specially designed 1/2 inch drive socket allows rotation of engine assembly
- Knurled retaining nut that holds degree wheel in place
- Can be loosened while on crank snout so that wheel can be turned independent of the engine when finding TDC
MH –
This tool Works excellent able to rotate crankshaft tool fits snug. Has two different keyway sizes used on a small block Ford, worked absolutely perfect. And the ability to hold degree wheel excellent.
Randall Bowman –
Not much to like or dislike. It is a very simple tool that would either work or not. This one works.Seems to be high quality. I have no issue with it nor recommending it should you need such an item.Thanks
Kerry L. –
This product worked as intended.Turn engine crankshaft in engine stand.
Customer –
works well
mac6539 –
worked a whole lot better the home made part-made degreeing a cam a whole lot easier
Stephen B. –
Worked perfect. Different size spacers included. Makes the crank so much easier to turn.
George –
used for ford small block just what doctor ordered
John Hardy –
Very nice product that has been quality machined. Would buy again.
335Bill –
Might work on later Buick V8s, but not Nail Heads
P. S. –
The picture says it all. First use, split the square drive end and smeared the woodruff key into the socket and now it won’t come off and the engine is effectively worthless now.Second one I’ve owned, the first one was a little better.
Mark Knudson –
Its a great Comp cams made product! That fits the crankshaft snout of my 385 series crankshafts very nicely. Just as intended. It slides right on the crankshaft and has a small setscrew to help take up any possible slack. It features two key ways one wide and one narrow. This is heavy steel and well machined. It will last a long time.