Wanted a standard length ratchet, got a 1/4 high speed. Seller on Amazon had the correct part number, but the first two pictures of the Gen 1 brushed tool, and the rest of the pictures of the modern Fuel tool but with Spanish captions. 130 bucks later, they came through with my 2566
I believe Eklind is the OEM for Snappy. Possibly Matco too. They have their shop a suburb over from me!Decided to get some new hex keys. Went for Eklind - I am in the UK, but I'm very happy to buy quality American tools. They only have the size and COO stamped on them. I wonder if Eklind also supply other companies, so they don't bother with a maker's mark.
I posted this in WTF... but I think it belongs here too.
Oh,they should combine metric and standard sets together in a new set,buy them separately will have too many duplicates…This set arrived today directly from Craftsman. Supposed to be an upgrade/ warranty replacement for the sets that me and @Chrome Vanadium Cody got for Christmas from @four.cycle . Ratchet definitely feels like an upgrade for sure. I’m excited to try it out. Hopefully this one doesn’t lock up the first use like mine did originally. My first experience with the new V stuff so hopefully these don’t disappoint.
Thanks for the info. You should ask if they will give you a factory tour!
Hey Pinebeetle where is the Proto ratchet made? Italy?
Yup. USAG makes it.
Just something simple today.
Thexton - 492 Spark Plug Starter. It seems like it'll hold the plug a little better than a short piece of 3/8 ID fuel line and I like that it's perfectly straight, which fuel line typically isn't, and that's what matters to get a plug started right without cross-threading and spin it all the way in till it's ready for a final torquing.
That's a great set to keep in your glovebox. I have one in each car because I got a great deal on them. I've done some work on the cars with them instead of bringing out a larger kit. Also used the screwdriver bits last week on vacation for a few things that broke when we were there.
Where do you put the dielectric grease, in the boot or on the plug/insulator?
Thanks to my tool purchase inducing Garage Journal friends!!
www.harborfreight.com
^ bamboo chopstick split down the middle works great.
Where do I find the "spark plug boot removal tool" that is NOT a pair of pliers? Long straight shank (about 10 inches) - goes down, makes a 90-degree turn and has kind of a semi-circular "hook" at the business end. Who makes this thing?
Buddy had to dig his out to pull the plug boot off that Husqvarna mower, but it was so old we couldn't see a name on it.
schleytools.com
Go figure, I took some old O2 medical masks and cut the mask off years ago and used the other end that went on the O2 tank to insert sockets for years...whoda thunk they made a tool.Just something simple today.
Thexton - 492 Spark Plug Starter. It seems like it'll hold the plug a little better than a short piece of 3/8 ID fuel line and I like that it's perfectly straight, which fuel line typically isn't, and that's what matters to get a plug started right without cross-threading and spin it all the way in till it's ready for a final torquing.
You made me buy that 10 years ago... I love it... friends love it... it tried to walk away...
When Schley makes something, you know it's going to be good... they have made a remover for broken spark plug wires, where the boot remains on the plug.
Schley Tools - 68450 Ripped Spark Plug Boot Remover
"Schley Products provides innovative, high-quality automotive specialty tools, essential for professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts seeking efficient, reliable repair solutions."
I'm not sure how it's work but here's a video that uses the power of video to not show you but at least let you hear the fumbling noises:
The 2nd pic on that site shows how it's supposed to work, although it doesn't help that in that picture it's clearly metal with a tapered end and looks different than the other pictures of the tool itself.
Ordered from O'Reilly's be in tomorrow morning $13.99 + tax.
.i got the coated tip pliers too...
^ no way to get spark plug boot pliers onto that plug on that Husqvarna mower. I have a pair of those pliers here somewhere - no idea where they might be.
I didn't know Mr. Bowers had added A&E/Lang to his product selection.
