Norton Tools

Looking to buy correct pullers etc. for strip down and rebuild of motor, who sells them , seem difficult to find with so many going out of business!

Andover Norton has all of them. How far into the motor are you going?

Find the part number, AN is a good source.

Do a Google search using the following format:

"part number AND Norton"

You should then get a listing of every such tool on the planet, and, yes some (plenty) off the mark responses. Purchase the quality that suits your needs. If you are going to use a tool for one engine you'll save a lot of money purchasing the "Harbor Freight" quality, if you are going to use the tool more often the move up in quality.

Best.

manx850 said:

Looking to buy correct pullers etc. for strip down and rebuild of motor, who sells them , seem difficult to find with so many going out of business!

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Andover Norton carries all of them, as do their dealers.

Andover Norton Tool Page

That said, many can be made. For pulling the primary drive sprocket off the left side of the crankshaft, a common automotive steering wheel puller works nicely. This thread shows lots of DIY tools.

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/tools-you-have-made-to-maintain-your-norton.32308/

Another example of a special tool you can make yourself. This is simply a 5mm hex bit [for a 3/8" drive 5mm Allen socket] with the appropriate sized double box end [spanner] wrench.

850 Commando Head Steady special tool

I used my automotive serpentine belt tool and a 3/8" drive 5mm Allen socket. Works super for getting to that middle bolt. Plus it gives you considerably more leverage.



The serpentine belt tool is great to own, if you do any of your own automotive maintenance. See

Serpentine Belt Removal & Installation Tool

My tool in the photo above is a Lisle brand, rather than the brand shown in the Amazon link. They are identical tools however. Super handy for areas where there is not enough room to get a 3/8" ratchet & socket or when more leverage is needed.

manx850 said:

Looking to buy correct pullers etc. for strip down and rebuild of motor, who sells them , seem difficult to find with so many going out of business!

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Walridge motors in Canada used to have all the major service tools. Some are essential(crankshaft pinion puller) to prevent a disaster/ carnage.

manx850 said:

Looking to buy correct pullers etc. for strip down and rebuild of motor, who sells them , seem difficult to find with so many going out of business!

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To be honest there's not really any tools that you can't make yourself
Early on in commando ownership I had no spare cash at all
I made a clutch spring compressor a crank pinion puller
Rocker pin slide hammer etc etc
You do need some basic facilities/scrap metal to make these things
It's also worth keeping a look out on eBay
A few times I've seen complete sets of Norton pullers etc

When I was a teen we improvised many tools. No Money.

Walridge Motors

TheCounty said:

Walridge Motors

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Yes Mike gets all my money. Recently I've been spreading out to RGM and CNW.