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Question on tools..., Come make fun of the newbie.... |
JustinMeier |
Sep 20 2016, 01:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-August 16 From: Scottsdale Member No.: 20,258 Region Association: None |
So here we go, most of the tools are going to stay with my nieces and nephews (Dad's grandkids if that's not obvious) so I'll be buying a bunch of new stuff to compliment my bailing wire, duct tape and hammer..
Feeler gauges for the /6... Angled or straight or the special ones from Pelican, Go-No Go or regular? Anything specialty that makes your life easier? I'll assume most if not all of the nuts, bolts, etc are metric, please correct me if I'm wrong.. I've had plenty of cars with mixed SAE/Metric BS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
mskala |
Sep 20 2016, 02:08 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Feeler gauge for /6: go with the small curved Pelican one and get the extra .004"
replacement feelers. You won't be happy trying to shove a long straight feeler in here. For oil lines, you need 27mm, 30mm, 32mm. Big-ass crescents will work for those if you don't want to buy the real ones. BTW 27mm is also lower rear-shock nut/bolt. I don't know of any great solution to some of the heat-exch to head nuts (maybe addressed in old thread here), helps to have a source of cheap used wrenches you can bend/weld to fit (13mm?? on head). Same with distributor install or adjust (10mm and 13mm). Be sure you have the OE style fan pin wrench and 22mm wrench. Also a few of the carb/manifold/linkage nuts are ridiculous without bent wrench or crows foot socket (12mm). |
JustinMeier |
Sep 20 2016, 03:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-August 16 From: Scottsdale Member No.: 20,258 Region Association: None |
Ok, thanks!
I'll try to find the bent wrenches that were around.. If not then I'll buy some harbor freight crap and bend it. |
Whitney Mic |
Sep 20 2016, 06:26 PM
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What sort of chicanery is this? Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 29-June 16 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 20,157 Region Association: None |
Justin-
I think I saw some bent wrenches at PelicanParts. I was going to get some myself. My brother told me he'd be willing to do just about anything on my 914-4 *except* to get under the car to remove the valve covers. He suggested I look for the old "spoon" type tire irons, as the curve makes releasing the valve cover spring easier in the tight space. Not sure what those look like...someone else might know. -- Whit P.S. They can laugh at both of us as newbies. |
injunmort |
Sep 20 2016, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
i was going to be a smartass, and say you need a complete set of whitworth, but i will refrain. i have found aside from a basic metric socket, wrench set, a harbor freight metric long allen set, the triple square set of male sockets and a 17mm socket, 19 mm socket a 27mm socket and a 32mm socket. a good sized pipe wrench and of course a LONG breaker bar. an impact driver, a map torch and patience. of course this only a partial list, but a good place to start. goes without saying, channel locks, vice grips, screw drivers, clamps and taps and dies.
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wndsnd |
Sep 20 2016, 08:06 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Having just finished some front end work, do not forget a ball joint or tie rod wedge,. There is also a thin tie rod wrench. And, a 5 pound mallet.
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PlaysWithCars |
Sep 20 2016, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jack stands! Everyone forgot jackstands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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injunmort |
Sep 20 2016, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
oh yeah, you need jack stands for sure
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Larmo63 |
Sep 20 2016, 08:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Grab all the wrenches you need from your Dad's stuff. your nieces and nephews don't know how to use them.
"Go and do what you must" |
Chris914n6 |
Sep 20 2016, 09:10 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Use the bailing wire, duct tape and hammer on the kids. Take the tools you need for the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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PanelBilly |
Sep 20 2016, 09:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Crowsfoot wrenches are handy
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JustinMeier |
Sep 20 2016, 10:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-August 16 From: Scottsdale Member No.: 20,258 Region Association: None |
Use the bailing wire, duct tape and hammer on the kids. Take the tools you need for the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) best suggestion here! |
JustinMeier |
Sep 20 2016, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-August 16 From: Scottsdale Member No.: 20,258 Region Association: None |
Got jackstands last week so I could do the throttle cable. Dad had the advantage of having a lift, I get to lie on my back with a ton of steel over me.
Thanks guys! I'll give Pelican a call (shout out(?) to Glen) a call to get the feelers, I'm sure between them and HF I'll get exactly what I need.. I wanted to get everything soon so I'm not left on the side of the road near 4 Corners (hi Mike and Ernie) wondering where to get an xyz dinglehopper. Thanks Whitt! Don't worry about posting threads, I'll eventually cover all the dumb questions and have no shame in doing so. |
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