Recent content by F124C

Private Lugnutz, I think you deserve a promotion... Thanks for all your hard work. :thumbup: Al.

^^ :thumbup: Al.

If you're using putty to hold the glass pane in place, iirc there's a different type used on metal frames than is used on wood frames. Al.

A 'real mechanic' would also probably have been using a Snap On ratchet and would cut a big access hole in the wheel well rather that cut that. :) Al.

She'll probably just park further over (a lot further), leaving you with 1/2 of your current space. Al.

^^ Could you have turned the steering a bit to free the ratchet? If the steering was already on full lock, could you have disconnected the steering track rod end (balljoint) to get more rotation of the hub to free the ratchet? Maybe disconnected the suspension bottom balljoint to turn the hub...

Click on 'Forum Jump' at bottom right of this page. Scroll down and click on 'Test Section'. Click on the 2nd 'Sticky', where you'll find a guide on how to post pics, plus you can also try posting a pic there and see if it works. AL.

Blackhawk MT- 1047 Feeler Gauge set. AL.

Anyone know what is the purpose of the 2 bumps/protusions near the blade tip? Al.

Gedore No.6, Made in Germany, set of 7 DOE's 6-19mm AL.

KING **** British Made, 12x14mm AL.

Hazet V-10, (Germany) 8x13mm Dowidat No.12 (Germany) 9x11mm Dowidat No.12 (Germany) 12x14mm AL.

3 x toolkit DOE wrenches 1st 2 are Fiat 8x10mm in older and later finishes 3rd is a Renault 11x13mm I like toolkit wrenches, when new, many regarded them as cheap and disposable, now they go for surprising amounts to car collectors trying to complete an original toolkit. Wish I'd kept more of...

Yes, looks like RIBE, also used in some locations on Fiat/Alfa Romeo etc. over the past 20? years. Wouldn't be surprised if FCA introduced it in the USA (if they haven't already).

I wonder how a Dawn vice managed to find it's way to little ol' Ireland. :headscrat Is there any way of determining the age of Dawn Vices? AL.