Supplier of workshop materials to glider pilots

Severn Valley Sailplanes

Full repair and maintenance facilities available

Aircraft engine tools

We have colleted together a selection of useful tools and equipment for owners and engineers who are working on motor glider type engines

Magneto

 
 
Magneto timing light

This is by far the best timing light I have used it is easy to use and very reliable. Available for single magneto or dual magneto synchronising, both come with lights and a tweeter.

 
 

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Bendix Magneto Lock

If you have ever had to replace a Bendix magneto you will now that they always move just as you position it back in the hole. This hard rubber lock will prevent movement yet not damage the magneto if you forget to take it out.

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Compression Testing
 
Differential Tester

This differential cylinder pressure tester quickly locates worn valves, cracked rings and other engine based problems. Requires a small compressed air supply to fill cylinder under test to 80psi. Leaks are shown on second gauge..

 
 

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Direct reading Compression Tester

This tester requires you to remove the plugs and spin the engine over on the starter. The compression of the cylinder under test is recorded on the gauge. Ideal for basic maintenance and recording values in the field away from workshop. Easy to use and give a good gauge of how the engine is performing over time. Comes with M14 / M18 adaptor

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Spark Plug Maintenance
Economy Massive Electrode Plug Gapping Tool

This simple tool will quickly gap plugs to the correct value.

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Massive Electrode Plug Gapping Tool #2

A little more refined this tool allows better view of the task and a little more control. Threaded to accept M18 plugs only.

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Spark Plug wire feeler go/no-go gauge

These fine sized wires are the best way to measure the plug gap on massive electrode plugs. 14 thou low / 18 thou high

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Spark Plug feeler gauge

A Universal plug gap feeler gauge

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Spark Plug Heli-coil Kit

It is not unusual to find that spark plug threads have stripped. These kit contains all the tools you will need to fit a M12 x 1.25 or a M14 x 1.25  insert coil. The kits contains 5 inserts, additional inserts are available.

We carry a full range of Metric Heli-coils "Click Here"

 
 

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Copper Slip Grease

For lubrication of plug thread to prevent seizing in the cylinder head. Supplied in small 80 gram tubes

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Other Tools

Feeler Gauges

Suitable for all aspects of engine work this set of feeler gauges cover the range 0.05 to 0.8 mm

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15mm Socket

This socket is the correct size for the cylinder head bolts on some Limbach engines. 3/8" drive Deep Reach

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Spark Plug Socket

Deep Reach spark plug socket for 14 mm spark plugs 13/16" A/F (3/8" Drive)

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Torque Wrench 3/8"

Quality torque wrench suitable for general work on engines and gliders in general

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Battery Maintenance
Battery Hydrometer

A simple and effective way of gauging the condition of your wet Lead acid battery.

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Distilled Water

Used for filling wet lead acid batteries. Sold in 1 Ltr plastic bottle

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General

Oil Filter Strap Wrench

The strap is a durable rubber and nylon mix to cushion the filter and prevent its damage during installation

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Eezi Bleed Brake Bleeder

Most gliders and motor-glider brakes will bleed easier is you reverse bleed them, ie from the wheel back to the master cylinder. This simple system is pressurised from a car or glider tyre and is suitable for use with DOT 4 brake fluid only.

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12 volt inspection lamp

Many motor-gliders are away from mains electric, this handy fluorescent inspection lamp can be powered either by your car or the gliders own battery.

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Offset Funnel these offset funnels are great for filling engines where access to the filler is limited.

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