My Milwaukee impact has died again. Out of warranty, not sure what’s wrong with it. Just won’t work with any battery. I don’t use it daily, I don’t wrench for a living. This will be used for lug nuts and general automotive and farm work as needed. With that said our local farm supply store is running a big sale on DeWalt power tools so I’m considering the DCF900 as a replacement. I’m also looking at a new Milwaukee 2967. I already have batteries and chargers for both. The dewalt comes with battery, charger, and bag for $219.99. The Milwaukee is bare tool only for $299. What’s your recommendation?
DeWalt DCF900 vs Milwaukee 2967
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I'm only in the M18 ecosystem, so I can't give a fair comparison/suggestion.
What I did want to "contribute": How far out of warranty is it and how did you pay? Some credit cards double the manufacturers' warranties. This is a perk I have a tendency to remember when purchasing electronics, but forget for tools. Might be worth looking into.
If you're not in a hurry, Home Depot often has Milwaukee power tools as part of their Daily Deals. When I want to pick up a new M18 tool, I'll watch it each day and usually be able to get one at a reduced price within a month or less. Good luck.
What I did want to "contribute": How far out of warranty is it and how did you pay? Some credit cards double the manufacturers' warranties. This is a perk I have a tendency to remember when purchasing electronics, but forget for tools. Might be worth looking into.
If you're not in a hurry, Home Depot often has Milwaukee power tools as part of their Daily Deals. When I want to pick up a new M18 tool, I'll watch it each day and usually be able to get one at a reduced price within a month or less. Good luck.
DCF900 all day, it is just a better tool. The reason Milwaukee has so many fans is the name, if they branded it TTI on the label it would not have the same appeal, they are selling the sizzle not the steak. JMHO
Isn't it somewhat fraudulent to sell Chinese made tools as "Milwaukee"?
Or, having the New York Jets and Giants playing their home games in the New Jersey swamps?
Good tip on the credit card warranty extensions.
Or, having the New York Jets and Giants playing their home games in the New Jersey swamps?
Good tip on the credit card warranty extensions.
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Please, as a Patriot fan for over 40 years......let the New Jersey Jet fan suffer in silence. No need to rub it all in.
I'm not as in touch as I once was. The former guys I worked with (large home framing/sheeting crew) were die hard Milwaukee tool fans. Last 10 years or so they are all DeWalt after, as they say, Milwaukee went downhill. I've stayed with DeWalt when building my home in 2004 and about 3 years ago moved to the 20v systems. I'd go DeWalt.
***One Milwaukee tool I cannot ever ditch is corded recip saw. That thing is nails.
I'm not as in touch as I once was. The former guys I worked with (large home framing/sheeting crew) were die hard Milwaukee tool fans. Last 10 years or so they are all DeWalt after, as they say, Milwaukee went downhill. I've stayed with DeWalt when building my home in 2004 and about 3 years ago moved to the 20v systems. I'd go DeWalt.
***One Milwaukee tool I cannot ever ditch is corded recip saw. That thing is nails.
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That's a wonderful price on the DCF900 if it comes with the 5Ah battery and charger. I think I paid over $300 for mine a few years back.
I bought the DCF900 for the sole purpose of removing a crankshaft bolt on a Honda Accord. That thing simply refused to come off. I had tried everything in my tool box and I was out of options so I bought the DCF900 and a super thick walled socket to transfer more impact energy into the cranksaft bolt. That thing zipped off like I was removing a wheel lug.
The tool is big and heavy and the direction switch/button is too close to the trigger but I have yet to run into something it wouldn't zip off.
If you have the batteries already then get the DCF900. That is why I choose DeWalt power tools. I already have the support staff for the team and at $220 it's a really good price.
I bought the DCF900 for the sole purpose of removing a crankshaft bolt on a Honda Accord. That thing simply refused to come off. I had tried everything in my tool box and I was out of options so I bought the DCF900 and a super thick walled socket to transfer more impact energy into the cranksaft bolt. That thing zipped off like I was removing a wheel lug.
The tool is big and heavy and the direction switch/button is too close to the trigger but I have yet to run into something it wouldn't zip off.
If you have the batteries already then get the DCF900. That is why I choose DeWalt power tools. I already have the support staff for the team and at $220 it's a really good price.
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Can the DCF900 remove the bolt on the end of a crankshaft of a GM 3800 V6?
The harmonic balancer needs to come off to change the crank position sensor.
The harmonic balancer needs to come off to change the crank position sensor.
I’m guessing it’s about 8-9 years old so out of warranty. It just flat quit working one day no matter what battery is in it. I tore it apart once and didn’t see anything obvious that would cause it to be dead.
I forget about Makita. No one local sells them that I’m aware of. I have several corded Makita tools that have treated me well
You better gear up to fight HF with Pittsburgh and Chicago Electric. LMK how this works out
What year 3800?
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There are some youtube videos on how to fix them if you are interested.
Yes it will but you may need a 24mm IIRC weighted socket to go with it. That is a TTY bolt so it has to be replaced and you need to hold the flywheel, usually pull the tin cover off the torque converter housing and wedge a screwdriver between the converter bolts, for this bolt install torque is 111 lbft +114 degrees, I just go a little over 90 (1/4 turn) and call it good, use a good long breaker bar.
Edit: Don't waste your time with penetrating fluids and heat, the fluid does nothing and heat will damage rubber parts .
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The last time I did it was with a Milwaukee impact gun that I borrowed from a friend. Just a regular impact socket and extension.
But that gun just barely cracked it loose and it was the most powerful gun they had at the time.
Some let loose easier than others but some are a real bear. If it was ever removed it probably wont be as tight. A weighted socket can make all the difference, like the ones from IR but they can be pricey. There is always the starter bumping trick, not my favorite but I have done it.
