{"product_id":"the-cam-lock-universal-timing-tool-kit","title":"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eReplacing a timing belt means holding four camshafts in a position that no longer exists once the old belt comes off. Get it wrong and the engine turns freely for exactly one revolution. The Cam Lock is a five-piece kit of hardened holders that pin the camshafts in place, so the belt goes back on with the engine in the same relationship it arrived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eThe set covers the geometry that matters in practice: single overhead cam, dual cam and four cam engines, with holders sized to seat against the camshaft body rather than the sprocket teeth. That distinction is what allows the tool to hold a cam while the sprocket is unbolted, which is the step where improvised methods fail and the valve train moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eEach piece is machined from steel with a flat locating face, so the holder sits square against the head instead of rocking on a casting edge. The kit packs into a case small enough to live in a toolbox drawer, which is why it gets used rather than remembered after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eIt is a specialised tool, and that is the point. A general mechanic with a universal set and no cam holder will improvise with a spanner and a zip tie. This kit replaces that improvisation with a repeatable procedure, which is what turns a four-hour job into a quoted job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;margin-top:6px;\"\u003eThe right holder is cheaper than one bent valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Five-piece kit covers single, dual and four cam engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Hardened steel holders with flat locating faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Seats against the camshaft body, not the sprocket teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Holds camshaft position while sprockets are unbolted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Prevents valve train movement during belt replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Case included for toolbox storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Sized for universal use across common engine families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 camshaft locking holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e SOHC, DOHC and four-cam engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camshaft position locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timing belt and chain service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulded case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainland China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal engine timing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;\"\u003eWorkshops performing timing belt replacement on overhead cam engines. Mobile mechanics who need to lock a cam without an OEM-specific tool for every model. Engine builders setting cam timing on a stand. Technicians working on older engines where the factory tool is out of production and the alternative is a spanner wedged against a casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: Will this fit my engine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: The kit is a universal set covering single overhead cam, dual cam and four cam configurations. Check the holder profile against your camshaft body before the job, as with any universal timing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: Does it lock the camshaft or the sprocket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: The holders seat against the camshaft body, which is what allows a sprocket to be unbolted while the cam stays in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: Can I use it on a timing chain job?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: It is intended for camshaft locking during belt or chain service. For chain jobs that also require crank locking, a separate crank holding tool is still needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: Is the steel hardened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: Yes. Each holder is machined from hardened steel with a flat locating face so it sits square against the cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: How many pieces come in the kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: Five holders in a moulded case, sized to cover the common cam spacing found across SOHC, DOHC and four-cam engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQ: Is it suitable for professional daily use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eA: It is built for workshop use. As with any timing tool, verify seating before releasing the belt tension, since that is the moment a misplaced holder becomes expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S4e70b16eab394a30be852cdd9a629183J_631bd166-d20f-4c58-bf9e-90164124837b.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sed37f9333d074aa8bd875c6d78d7f884Y_ee768485-9d54-4c2d-9e0a-dc5925b4da9e.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sec1d520ea4c44eb08e8f5b3bc67352d4M_10f15e8d-897b-468d-b220-05daef371181.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S04fdd37befd4430abad28883aa6d08d6o_ecdad99b-3d2b-4aec-8a2d-1c8f01d93970.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S21a49d9c6d4a44c08b5b0c40c480dd80F_46c8e6cd-4f71-4b72-bc70-59f864938185.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S5c0a6991da4949d6a31c10359b55d999I_001602dd-2db6-42ea-ab64-b1e1eb99f31e.webp?v=1745455287\" alt=\"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:12px auto;display:block;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"name\": \"The Cam Lock | Five-Piece Universal Camshaft Timing Tool Kit\",\n      \"description\": \"A five-piece universal camshaft locking tool kit in hardened steel for timing belt and chain service on SOHC, DOHC and four-cam engines.\",\n      \"sku\": \"9040155017439\",\n      \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"EastSupplier\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-cam-lock-universal-timing-tool-kit\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"lowPrice\": \"22.68\",\n        \"highPrice\": \"22.68\",\n        \"offerCount\": 1,\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-cam-lock-universal-timing-tool-kit\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Will this fit my engine?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The kit is a universal set covering single overhead cam, dual cam and four cam configurations. 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