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    Snap On MG725 trouble shooting. lacks power!

    So I recently bought an mg725 off ebay that was apparently only used twice and wasn't very old. Anyway the thing lacked some serious power today right at the end of my shift. I've taken my last one apart so I know how too do that but I don't know what to look for. Any idea of why an impact would...
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    Snap on mg725 looses power. Want to rebuild help?

    So my MG725 is loosing power. Its not the compressor I work in a shop and the line and compressor where tested. Anyway I took the gun apart and found an o-ring that was in bad shape well really bad shap. It was one of the #9 o rings around the valve body. Anyway other than this o ring should I...
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    snap on solus ultra 14.4 update cost?

    Anyone have any idea of how much the 14.4 update is. I am currently at 13.2 I think.
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    Snap-on CT8850 Pff junk!!

    My CT8850 (the cordless lithium 1/2 impact) The batteries are freaking shot. Iv owned this gun for just a little over a year. I recently had it in for warrenty they replaced the trigger and the motor. Now the batteries no longer hold a charger for more than one tire rotation on a small car. I...
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    bearing press/puller?

    What do you guys use to pull and press bearings from car spindles? Ive been sending the spindle to Napa but it's not efficient time wise. I also have a 20 ton press but that method is crude to me maybe because i use sockets as the press tools lol.
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    knives work and carry.

    Who make a good American knife or any decent knife really. My current work knife is a CRKT M16 KS10, it's nice because it's length isn't to bad and it's width is thin making it easy to get in tight places on a car. I'd like to get the Benchmade 915sbk org as my carry knife. The reviews are...
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    snap on 1/4" lithium ratchet... bbbreak (snap)

    I was using this thing for breaks. I even used it to break books lose on calipers. If i an not mistaken i can just replace the head it looks pretty simple. I am going to try and get it warrentied first though. I won't put up a fuss if he denied it i guess i was using it pretty hard as i do all...
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    Trade Launch CRP129 for Fluke 88V?

    This isnt a for sale post I already did that in the classifieds. Anyway I frequent this section more than any other section on GJ so I wanted to post here. My boss just updated the scanners in the shop so I no longer need the CRP129. Its the American version so it can be updated on the launch...
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    Launch CRP129

    I have a like new CRP129 I bought from Matco for $500. Yes I paid extra to get it from Matco because the Matco version allow's you to get the online updates. Apparetly the ones online are region locked and you will have issues getting updates. Anyway this scanner is awesome its near mint 9.5 out...
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    are there common 12 point socket sizes?

    I work iOn light truck and cars and i already have 8-19 in 12 point. The otherday i ran into a 30mm 12 point nut on a toyota axle. I am going to pick that socket up are there any other sizes i might need down the line?
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    Best place to buy a Fluke 88v?

    I visited tool topia they dont have a bad price. Anyone know of a site with a better price though?
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    work flash light, what's everyone using?

    I had a blue point light that has magnets and flexed at the base for great positioning. Had is key here because after 8 months of ownership i finally left it on an oil pan and ran it over backing out of the garage. It works perfect but the base broke off and note it doesn't flex and hang by that...
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    3/8" cordless ratchet, any good ones with power?

    My 20+ year old Ingersoll Rand hand me down air ratchet finally farted on me. I have a 1/4" snap on cordless and like it but their 3/8" doesn't have enough balls. If I can't get a ballsy cordless I'd like a small palm style air ratchet. Yeah I know I'm asking for a lot. Heck I figured I would...
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    snap on 27mm 3/8" drive socket.

    Anyone know what this socket is ment for. I picked it up on a whim but the dealer couldn't get a description on it. I want to use it on oil sending units but it may not work. If not no big deal I'll find a use for it.
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    blue point extractor society's vs the snap on style extractor sockets?

    The snap on style has thee ability to be used with a ratchet or a wrench but they are also bulkier than the blue points. I have used the blue points and like then but I don't own them. Anyway my dealer has a great deal on the snap on set but I just don't know if they work as great as the blue...
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    Inner tie rod tool.

    I'm looking to purchase an inner tie rod tool and I am on the fence between the Mayhew universal and this blue point two in one style. The blue point is very much like the Mayhew but it looks all mettle instead of some plastic and I'm thinking the the two different size adapters might actually...
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    blue point microscan III

    Does anyone have this or have any experience with one of these? What do you think of it? I am looking for a second scan tool and is probably going to be this or the crp129. On another note is there anywhere to purchase the American version of the crp129 online so I don't have to pay 500 for it...
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    tie rod sockets, anyone use these out have other ways?

    I was looking at a tie rode socket. I'm just wondering if it is a good investment or a gimic. Currently I use two wrenches and just go at it but most tie rods don't have a great spot to grab on with a wrench and are often just a pain in the a$$ until you get them loose. Anyway, anyone use this...
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    Snap on 3/8" 7.2v lithium impact 70 ft/lbs torque?

    This little gun is rated at 70' lbs of torque on the website and the owners book says 60' lbs or 720" of torque. However, after putting the gun to the test its more like 40 ft/lbs break away torque. My question is how do they get 70 lbs? How are they able to state that if its just not true...
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    VW style rear brakes, who makes a good tool.

    I am talking about the style rear brakes that turn in to compress. I've used the blue point style but I can't help but think there is a more up to date setup. So what are the recommendation. This is for professional use. So no tweezers and pure strength lol.
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