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Trav, not sure, I will have to look. Attached is a picture of the hammer my middle Son bought me.
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Whenever I see the Channel Lock logo it reminds me of Slammin' Sammy Swindell's sprint car.
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have a set of 3 dead blow composite hammers - used one today …I think you will find that hammer more useful than you ever thought. I use it for all sorts of stuff, I found it just the ticket for separating engine cases instead of leaning on it while trying to hit a piece of wood or brass punch with a hammer.
And, starting my career as a Machinist - they were bread n butter …
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Nothing fancy but they are useful. If you are a Subaru tech you know what you use T70 for. They are used on differential plugs and I think some manual transmissions for Subaru. I needed one today for a transmission and didn’t have one I’m the only Subaru tech without one so I bought this one. I’ve had good luck with Power Torque tools in the past and I have some of their older versions too back when they were GM Performance tools and they work good too. I was looking for a Capri T70 but I don’t believe they offer one. The 14mm spark plug socket will complete my spark plug socket set besides the 6 point version which I plan to get soon. I’m excited to try a magnetic spark plug socket I’ve never tried one before. Guy at O’Reilly was like so you working on some imports and I said yes sir everyday haha. I had planned on getting a 21mm wrench but they were sold out so I’ll probably buy one from Auto Zone or Advance or if the Snap-on truck shows up tomorrow I might go ahead and bite the bullet and get one from him that’s if he shows up because it’s supposed to be icy and 15 degrees here tomorrow. And oh yeah I got a bar of my favorite hand soap for mechanics hands. Works really good and now O’Reilly is the only place to carry it.
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A few months ago I bought 2 sets of 3/8" deep impact sockets, from Tekton (metric) and Capri (SAE). The metric sockets were upgraded by Tekton about a year ago, are manufactured with Cr-V alloy, and are chamfered on both ends. The Capri sockets are manufactured with Cr-Mo alloy, and are chamfered on one end only. Both sets have sockets of 2" length, both have laser etched size markings and stamped size markings.
I've been looking at tools to start doing my own racing Powerglides. Mostly looking at cheap knock-off tools since I won't be using them often.
After I happened across this post today, I searched around and managed to scoop up a crazy deal on a KB-20 off Facebook Marketplace. Thanks for the tip!
I was wondering...my arbor press is a Dake model 1...it's not ratcheting but has a good bit of Z space....enough to easily fit a full size aerosol can of Brakleen with inches to spare....
....Anyway, if I had a helper seems one could keep it depressed enough and the other could do the snap ring R&R? From what I've seen the foot press is just to free up your hands?
Matco-branded 2 jaw puller set. These are cool because of the yoke that keeps the jaws from kicking out. This is the MST4534, $220 at Matco's site but you can get the OTC 4534 for ~$160 online.
I paid $85 at local pawn.
Full confession: I already have the SnapOn CJ-series equivalent but couldn't resist tool truck branding for $85....although I also believe it's nearly impossible to have too many pullers. I may have a problem.....
I paid $85 at local pawn.
Full confession: I already have the SnapOn CJ-series equivalent but couldn't resist tool truck branding for $85....although I also believe it's nearly impossible to have too many pullers. I may have a problem.....
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I've certainly used my Dake model 1-1/2B to compress clutch return springs, But you need an adaptor that allows access to the snap ring, Whether that's some "Feet" similar to the CTA or Hagerty Tool or piece of the right diameter pipe with an access hole/window cut in it.
You could also take 2 big bearing races of the correct diameter & weld 3 bolts studs or bolts between them, Then weld a piece of flat stock on top for something to press against.
Don't forget you need a tool for the Lo/Reverse Piston Return Spring.
Craftsman sets, small 3/8 set $10 at Ace on sale, large $99 at Lowes on sale. Showing the 72 tooth ratchet is able to be serviced, and the 120 tooth gun metal appears not able to be. There has to be a way but can’t figure it out. Not that I would ever service them anyway. Made in Taiwan under Black and Decker.
Bosch 12V 3/8" drill with 5-position articulating head. Comes with a 2.0Ah battery, charger, and soft case. A 3.0Ah battery in the small form factor is also available. This drill is heavier than expected, which is a good thing (unless you are holding it above your head all day). Paid $123 at Amazon.
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I have had a much older variant of that for must be 10 years now. Still works great.
I think @clinebarger is to blame for this one......or at least that's what I'm telling the wife....
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