Top Dead Center Pin - Baum Tools

The Baum Tools 112300 Top Dead Center Pin is a professional-grade precision tool designed for accurate flywheel alignment at Top Dead Center (TDC) on various automotive engines. This essential pin plays a critical role in ensuring correct engine timing during maintenance, rebuilds, and repairs, providing a reliable foundation for subsequent camshaft and diesel timing adjustments. Manufactured by Baum Tools, a trusted name in European automotive specialty tools, this pin is built for durability and repeated use in demanding workshop environments.

Key Features

• Precise Flywheel Alignment: Accurately locks the flywheel at Top Dead Center, a fundamental step for various engine timing procedures.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Engineered by Baum Tools for robust performance and a long service life in professional automotive and industrial settings.
• Essential for Timing Operations: Forms a critical component for both camshaft and diesel fuel injection timing processes, ensuring optimal engine performance.
• Versatile Compatibility: Designed to be used in conjunction with other Baum Tools specialty instruments for comprehensive engine service.

Applications

The 112300 Top Dead Center Pin is indispensable for technicians working on a range of European vehicles, particularly BMW models. It is utilized:

• For Camshaft Alignment: When paired with Baum Tools #113240 and #112440, it facilitates precise camshaft alignment. This includes applications for BMW 6-cylinder engines such as M42, M44, M50, M52, M52TU, M54, M56, S50US, and S52US, as well as 8-cylinder M60 and M62 engines, including VANOS timing. The tool also supports cam alignment on Land Rover Range Rover models (2003-2005) equipped with BMW V8 engines.
• For Diesel Timing: In conjunction with Baum Tools #112090, #135330, and #135340, the 112300 pin is crucial for setting precise diesel injection timing, a requirement for many high-pressure diesel engines including BMW N47 and N57 series.