SECTION V
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
5-l. For most overhaul operations, tools in
general use in Aircraft Engine Overhaul Shops will
be sufficient. Certain operations, however, are
more easily accomplished with the special tools
listed herein.
5-2. It is advisable to have an engine tran-
sportation stand with a bed that can be inverted so
certain parts can be removed or installed easily. A
typical engine stand is shown in Fig. A-5-7.
5-3. A Thomas & Betts Crimping Tool, No.
WT-217, should be used for installing new outer
sleeves on the ignition harness.
5-4. Special tools for Aircraft Engines in
general, and the GTSI0-520 in particular, are
manufactured and sold by the Borroughs' Tool &
Equipment Corp., 2429 North Burdick Street,
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007.
5-5. Fig. A-5-8 depicts Borroughs' Tool No.
2838A used to compress the valve spring while
removing or replacing the valve.
5-6. The wrenches shown in Fig. A-5-l facilitate
cylinder base nut removal and replacement. Also
available are wrenches for No.'s 5, 6 cylinder thru
bolt. Borroughs PIN 8031 and 8032.
5-7. The tool in Fig. A-5-2 is used for installing
the needle bearing in the starter adapter. This tool
can be manufactured locally in accordance with
the dimensions specified.
5-8. Fig. A-5-4 is a Pushrod Housing Spring
Compressor, designed to enable the mechanic to
install the pushrod housings more easily.
5-9. Use the piston ring compressor shown in
Fig. A-5-3 to check ring gap.
5-10. Fig. A-5-5 depicts a valve lifter bleed down
tester which enables the mechanic to accurately
test the performance of hydraulic lifters.
5-11. Fig. A-5-6 depicts a typical schematic
diagram of a differential pressure tester.
A-5-1
 P/N 5204 RIGHT HAND P/N 5203 LEFT HAND P/N 2882-1 (7/16)
P/N 2882-2 (1/2)
FIGURE A-5-l. BORROUGH'S CLYINDER BASE NUT WRENCHES

.5625
.010 MAX. R. I .5620
COLD ROLLED STEEL BAR STOCK ___ lt_
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SIDE VIEW ! -,\j ""'- 'f' END
7 ""VIEW

1~ x 45° CHAMFER'-

NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

FIGURE A-5-2. STARTER ADAPTER

BEARING INSTALLER
FIGURE A-5-4. PUSH ROD SPRING
COMPRESSOR,BORROUGH'S NO. 68-2

FIGURE A-5-3. PISTON RING COMPRESSOR, FIGURE A-5-S. VALVE LIFTER BLEED DOWN
BORROUGH'S NO. 5201. TESTER, BORROUGH'S NO. BT60C

A-5-2
 CYLINDER
ADAPTER

CYLINDER

REGULATOR
PRESSURE
GUAGE

PRESSURE_
REGULATOR

COMPRESSED~
AIR SOURCE

FIGURE A-5-6. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TESTER

FIGURE A-5-7. FIGURE A-5-8. VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR,

ENGINE TRANSPORTATION STAND BORROUGH'S N0.2838A

A-5-3/A-5-4