Polepenhollow Valve Tools and Clutch Pilots

[BermudaBrick]

I just purchased a clutch alignment tool (aka clutch pilot tool) from Ken Lively after finding his information in an old post.  He wanted to make sure I got the word out that he is still making them and welcomes orders.  Here is his information:

Polepenhollow Valve Tools and Clutch Pilots

1.  “Valve Adjusting Tools” for both K75 & K100 are 2 pieces made from 3/16” Laser Cut Low Carbon Steel. Working contours are identical to factory tools.

“Valve Adjusting Tools” for BMW 2 valve "K" engines, w/ instructions are $29, S/H included.

 2.  “Clutch Pilot” for both K75 & K100 new, from steel, w/ instructions.

“Clutch Pilot” for BMW 2 valve “K” engines are $27.00, S/H included.

3.  “Clutch Pilot” for BMW R1100 Oil Head new, from steel, w/ instructions.

“Clutch Pilot” for BMW R1100 Oil Head $27.00, S/H included

These prices are for the USA, the country of origin. All difference in prices between the USA and the destination country are due to postage and customs.

For the Valve tools and other pictures:

Tools available

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/sets/72157632081388219/

Valve tools in Use

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/sets/72157632085640060/

For the entire photo stream go to Yahoo "Flickr":   http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/   

NON USA CUSTOMERS
Reply for shipping costs please.
 
MADE IN AMERICA
 
PAYMENT:
Cashiers Check, Money Order or Personal Check are welcome. Please make checks payable to “Kenneth Lively”.
“Pay Pal” accepted. Please apply “Pay Pal” to:  polepenhollow@yahoo.com
Parts will be shipped within 24 Hours of payment received, or “Pay Pal” is posted.
 
Thanks, Good Luck and Good Riding.
 
Kenneth Lively
 
318 S Hart St
Palatine, IL 60067
USA
PH: 847-561-8555                                               
Email:    polepenhollow@yahoo.com

[jjs1234]

Just thought Id do a shout-out.

Good Tools!!!

You will still need to add the .5mm piece of cereal box to the Main seal tool.

[NEEDtoRIDE]

Just giving an update to this as I questioned their availability a bit back. YES, these parts are still available from Ken Lively. I only ordered the valve adjusting tools but the others are available as well. He emailed me back quickly and shipped even quicker, definitely recommend. Parts look as advertised above, haven't used them yet but everything looks in order.

 TOOLS AVAILABLE
1.  "Valve Adjusting Tools" - for the BMW 2 valve “K" engine. $29, S/H included
 
2. “Clutch Pilot” - for the BMW 2 valve "K" engine. $27.00, S/H included                                               
 3. “Clutch Pilot” - for the BMW “R1100 Oil Head” engine.  $27.00, S/H included
 
 4. “Rear Main Seal Driver” -  for BMW 2 valve “K” engine   $45.00 S/H included
                             
TOOL DESCRIPTIONS 
1.    “Valve Adjusting Tools” for both K75 & K100 are 2 pieces made from 3/16”         Laser Cut Low Carbon Steel. Working contours are identical to factory
        tools.
  “Valve Adjusting Tools” for BMW 2 valve "K" engines, w/ instructions are       
   $29, S/H included.
 
 2.   “Clutch Pilot” for both K75 & K100 new, from steel, w/ instructions.
       “Clutch Pilot” for BMW 2 valve “K” engines are $27.00, S/H included.
 
3.      “Clutch Pilot” for BMW R1100 Oil Head new, from steel, $27.00, S/H
Included
 
4.      “Rear Main Seal Driver” for BMW K Engines , made from end grain White Oak and 9 Ply Birch Plywood. 5 MM  step  w/inner driver. 
        replaces BMW part # 11 1 630 N 04 02                 $45.00,  S/H included
 
 
   
 

These prices are for the USA, the country of origin. All difference in prices between the USA and the destination country are due to postage and customs.
 
 
 
For the Valve tools and other pictures go to
 
       Tools available
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/sets/72157632081388219/
 
        Valve tools in Use
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/sets/72157632085640060/
 
        Other parts that have been made
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/sets/72157632254450590/
 
For Picture of Tools
         For the entire photo stream go to Yahoo "Flickr"
 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/41449418@N08/   
       
 
 
   
   For a video to see the valve tools in use,

 
 
NON USA CUSTOMERS
Reply for shipping costs please.
 
MADE IN AMERICA
See attachments for pictures.
 
PAYMENT:
Cashiers Check, Money Order or Personal Check are welcome. Please make checks payable to “Kenneth Lively”.
“Pay Pal” accepted. Please apply “Pay Pal” to:  polepenhollow@yahoo.com
Parts will be shipped within 24 Hours of payment received, or “Pay Pal” is posted.
 
Thanks, Good Luck and Good Riding.
 
Kenneth Lively
 
318 S Hart St
Palatine, IL 60067
USA
PH: 847-561-8555                                               
Email:    polepenhollow@yahoo.com

[keahi]

Another update to assure those interested that " Polepenhollow Valve Tools and Clutch Pilots " are still available. Prices for valve tools and clutch
pilots have not changed though the seal driver is now $49, all include S/H. As mentioned, remarkably quick, courteous response.


Kenneth Lively at polepenhollow@yahoo.com

[K1300S]

highly recommended!!!  they work great.  every bricker should have a set.  inexpensive and you WILL need them at some point....

[The Mighty Gryphon]

+1 on the clutch and valve tools.  I did find the valve tools are made of pretty soft steel and the edges burr up pretty easily.  A little bit of filing cleans them up, though. 

Just recently got the clutch tool.  Having it in my tool box saves a bunch of time looking for something to align the clutch or fooling around trying to get the clutch assembled with unaligned parts.

[milq]

Looks well worth the $$, I'll have to get the valve tools for sure.

[F14CRAZY]

I ordered his valve adjusting tools last year and they're great.

I still don't see the need for a clutch alignment tool for these though. I've had my clutch apart half a dozen times or so and never felt I needed one. Just eyeballed it, put the "pressure plate" on the "flywheel," got the trans up there and just pressed the throw out rod if needed and things slide together.

[Laitch]

I still don't see the need for a clutch alignment tool for these though.

You have the touch, the gift. Perhaps you are destined to be a neurosurgeon or a balloon artist.

[woodgeek]

+1 on the clutch and valve tools.  I did find the valve tools are made of pretty soft steel and the edges burr up pretty easily.  A little bit of filing cleans them up, though. 

Would it be worth it to heat the tools and quench them in oil to give them a bit of hardening?

[The Mighty Gryphon]

You probably could try to harden them a bit.  I would be careful not to make them so hard that they could scratch a shim or cam lobe.

[Laitch]

Would it be worth it to heat the tools and quench them in oil to give them a bit of hardening?

No. Just use them correctly.

[woodgeek]

No. Just use them correctly.

Thanks. I ordered a set of Ken’s tools. Hoping to check valve clearances this weekend or next.

[grosbeak]

I'm delighted to add that these are STILL available in 2025... I got my valve shim and clutch alignment tools earlier this year.

[stokester]

Good to know Ken is still selling these.  I bought my set many years ago.

[grosbeak]

I have not used the tools yet, though a valve clearance check is on the books for this season. The clutch tool I bought again possible future need - I seem to acquire plenty of tools that way... :)

A few weeks ago I got a 3D printer and thought I'd try my hand at designing and printing a case for them. Here's the end result:


The tools


The case, open


Sliding the lid in place


The case, closed

If you would like to print one of your own, you can find the files on Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1449013-bmw-custom-tool-case-v2#profileId-1509228

[Laitch]

It's the Ark of the Covenant for 2V shim adjustment!  Brick would be a good color for it, too. Well done.