Patent ID: 6032360
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: B30B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool for in combination with a crankshaft for adjusting the timing of eccentrics connected by a pressure operated connection to a crankshaft, said combination comprising:a crankshaft having an axial bore therethrough, a plurality of axially spaced eccentrics mounted thereon, and a plurality of transverse channels in fluid communication with said axial bore, each transverse channel being axially aligned with a respective eccentric;a rod insertable into the axial bore to seal a first portion of the axial bore; anda pressurizing means for pressurizing a second portion of the axial bore, said pressurizing means being operable to elastically expand one of the eccentrics on the crankshaft without expanding the crankshaft, to permit adjustment of the eccentrics on the crankshaft.