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Bartlett 914
post Jan 8 2009, 09:21 AM
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We all do it. We sometimes need a tool for a special use. It sometimes makes the difference in how well a job comes out Earlier this year, just for the heck of it, I removed the shaft from the bushings in an old trailing arm. I ended up using heat. I did get it out but what a an awful stinky mess! Yesterday Glenn (gms) stopped by with 2 trailing arms he was cleaning up. He wanted to know if I had a press for the job. With a little scrap metal some machining and welding we came up with a simple tool to remove the shaft. Here are a couple pictures of what we came up with. The tool worked really nice. I think if wanted, this would also work with the trailing arm in the car.

So how about posting some of the special tools you have made.



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post Jan 8 2009, 09:44 AM
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I kinda like by engine crossbar wheels. It's not something you use everyday but they sure are easy to use. No trying to balance the engine on a jack or dolly.



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post Jan 8 2009, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jan 8 2009, 09:44 AM) *

I kinda like by engine crossbar wheels. It's not something you use everyday but they sure are easy to use. No trying to balance the engine on a jack or dolly.

Hi Ury

That looks good. I did something similar once. I used only 1 wheel on each side. On mine the bar folded over while I was moving the motor and I broke a motor mount (or maybe it folded over because the mount was broken) . On the next one, I will use 2 wheels per side in an effort to keep the bar from folding over.
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post Jan 8 2009, 10:48 AM
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Here is my version of the engine installation tool. Jack up the car and slide it in! Well woth the hour of "fab" work

Mark

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post Jan 8 2009, 10:56 AM
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I removed my /6 and tranny together last night and just used a furniture dolly. Works good, cost $15, last long time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 8 2009, 11:13 AM
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Here's a couple things:

The first is a super cheap and effective DIY Soda Blaster

The other is just a couple Spark Plug Tools that make changing the plugs easier
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post Jan 8 2009, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(aircooledtechguy @ Jan 8 2009, 11:13 AM) *

Here's a couple things:

The first is a super cheap and effective DIY Soda Blaster

The other is just a couple Spark Plug Tools that make changing the plugs easier

I like your soda blaster. For cleaning the carburetor you showed, how much soda did you end up using?
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post Jan 8 2009, 11:27 AM
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Yeah Nate, that extended plug socket is good. I did something similar but had interference from the intake manifolds (tall dual weber manifolds), so I just drilled a couple of holes in the socket so I can hook 'it with a stiff wire handle after I put a new plug in. It will always disconnect from the extension, but stays on the plug until I hook it and pull.
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post Jan 8 2009, 01:50 PM
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I like your soda blaster. For cleaning the carburetor you showed, how much soda did you end up using?


For that pair of 356 carbs, I think I used around 2 pounds. I bought a large box (I think it was 3 pounds) and had around 1/3 box left. 'Course @ $1.00 or so for a 1 pound box, it's ridiculously cheap. It's one time use media so no need to splash-out for the "boutique" Arm & Hammer brand, the generic stuff is all you need. . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 8 2009, 02:30 PM
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post Jan 8 2009, 03:19 PM
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My Brake bleeder. Probably the simplest of tools but a great help. I use a bicycle pump to add pressure so I do not accidentally add too much pressure. Makes bleeding the brakes a snap.


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post Jan 8 2009, 04:06 PM
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Those are some neat tools! I really like the arm shaft puller. I've been using heat and yes it does make a stinky mess!

I came up with this cobbled together piece for pressing out stub axles while the arm is still in the car. Had to beat one out at the track last year and it made me want to throwup. Fortunately all of the beating didn't hurt anything or change my toe, but I decided that was the last time a hammer would be involved in that operation!
It works great! An old brake disc, a few minutes on the mill (could have been done without the mill) and a few welds. The giant three jaw puller was given to me years ago so the whole apparatus was damn near free.

I lke this thread. Hope more homemade tools follow.


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post Jan 8 2009, 06:54 PM
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My English wheel and my shrinker / stretcher I converted to be pneumatic


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post Jan 8 2009, 07:09 PM
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I made an extension for my floor jack. When I jack up my car I get it up high and adding wooden blocks under the car would get scary after awhile.


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I welded a old socket on the bottom of it to go in the hole in the jack.


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post Jan 8 2009, 07:12 PM
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I also get comments on the jack stand blocks. Who would have thought you could improve on a jackstand. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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post Jan 8 2009, 07:16 PM
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I build this tool box/welding cart too...



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post Jan 8 2009, 07:19 PM
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The frame in made of scrap Unistrut steel from a job site. I bought the tool box at a garage for $50 full of tools...


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post Jan 8 2009, 07:23 PM
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I found these bad boys at a auto show and really wanted them but I was afraid you guys would laugh at me....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)




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post Jan 8 2009, 07:37 PM
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Can we just skip the obligatory waiting period and make this a Lapuwali classic thread?
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