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I picked up a random assortment of Kent Moore drivers on ebay for about $100. I don't actually have an immediate need for any of them, but I guess I just like collecting stuff like this.
If I need something close in a pinch, I'm not above chucking them up and modifying as needed
The few I looked up seem pretty obscure, like the 44752 claims to work for "2001 Aztek (P,CN), 2002 U-Van AWD (C,O,P), 2003 REndezvous(B)." I can nearly guarantee I'll never even lay hands on a transmission in any of those vehicles!
If I need something close in a pinch, I'm not above chucking them up and modifying as needed
The few I looked up seem pretty obscure, like the 44752 claims to work for "2001 Aztek (P,CN), 2002 U-Van AWD (C,O,P), 2003 REndezvous(B)." I can nearly guarantee I'll never even lay hands on a transmission in any of those vehicles!
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What is that used for? Other than "clamping" which is obvious.
New 12pt 5/8” Sunex driveline socket was a lifesaver getting the starter bolts off my Series 60 Detroit engine.
I have my Ingersoll Rand die grinders at work and didn’t have anything on the tool truck at the farm anymore. Ordered this Workpro grinder from Amazon as the price was right for how often I’ll use it. I ran the wire wheel on it today to clean battery lugs and it feels really nice. Bearings in the head are a little rougher than the IR but I think some grease will help. I will absolutely buy another one so I don’t have to swap attachments as often.
Also ordered a bag of “cookies” as we call them. Much cheaper on Amazon than the local auto store. Got a spare set of arbors for the 2” wheels and one for 3” too.
I have my Ingersoll Rand die grinders at work and didn’t have anything on the tool truck at the farm anymore. Ordered this Workpro grinder from Amazon as the price was right for how often I’ll use it. I ran the wire wheel on it today to clean battery lugs and it feels really nice. Bearings in the head are a little rougher than the IR but I think some grease will help. I will absolutely buy another one so I don’t have to swap attachments as often.
Also ordered a bag of “cookies” as we call them. Much cheaper on Amazon than the local auto store. Got a spare set of arbors for the 2” wheels and one for 3” too.
Attachments
What brand? I've had decent luck with BriteStar, good luck with Shark, and of course 3M is great.
Cheap ones don't last. For me they're literally not worth whatever I paid for them.
Picked up this Snap-On compression tester from eBay for lest than 1/2 the cost of new. It’s in great condition but not sure if it has the “correct” adaptors, came with a 18mm and two 14mm, one with short threads and one with long threads? Seems weird to me but perhaps that is correct?
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This is the link to them. I don't use them much but they will work fine even if they're on the cheaper side. I prefer the wire wheel for most tasks even though they will eventually come apart.
Amazon just emailed me suggesting I might be interested in a "GEARWRENCH Head Rat". I may order one just to watch it boss all the others around.
Update on the Dewalt DCF891
This thing is great. Very good weight and power. Kind of my go to for 1/2 initially now.
Made in USAimpact that works great.
Picture of it in the wild
Well hell last week that DCF891 had a failure. Sounds like the inside took a crap it moves a little but sounds like something broke.
Made it like a whole 4 months
Sent in for service… bought a 2962 Milwaukee on Tuesday milwaukees version of the 1/2 mid torque.
See how this fairs after 4 months of the same use.
Curious what did yours in. My Dad has one that he has been using daily for over a year and a half and other than being a little light on torque no issues. He just upgraded to the high torque and that thing is a beast.Well hell last week that DCF891 had a failure. Sounds like the inside took a crap it moves a little but sounds like something broke.
Made it like a whole 4 months
Sent in for service… bought a 2962 Milwaukee on Tuesday milwaukees version of the 1/2 mid torque.
See how this fairs after 4 months of the same use.
What trying to loosen an engine mount bolt on a ram 3500 with cummins it just was hammering away then started making a crunching noise and barely turning. Probably a defect.
I was using that thing 5 days a week as my 1/2 gun. I have the big DCF900 as well but only needed it 3-4 times when a mid torque wouldn’t work. Usually will grab the Thor air if in the shop and something is not wanting to cooperate
Fuse Buddy testers. Actually got these as a promo with another tester I bought 10 or 15 years ago, but this is the first time I used them. Take the fuse out of the fusebox and stick it into the end of the tester, then plug the tester into where the fuse went. Activate the electrical part you want to check, and it shows how many amps it's using. Just diag'd a bad electric fan that was blowing a fuse. It powered up fine with 12V but you wouldn't know it was bad unless you see how much current it draws.
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l knew what they were right away too!
Well that's interesting ...
