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I have an ls engine that has either a bad head gasket or cracked head. I plan to pull at least one of the heads, probably both to inspect, but while heads are off I would like to check for cracks. They are aluminum heads and was considering either of these 2 dye penetrant type kits... is one...

So I am looking some quality wire crimpers. I don't particularly like the crimps made by the standard klein cut/crimp/strip/bolt cut pliers, the 1005 are far better but I am looking for something better, probably a ratcheting type. I most often will use them for the standard yellow/red/blue...

These are by far the my favorite socket rails as they have a ball detent, come in different lengths and colors, and are made in USA. I know matco does not make them, as I have seen them come with other brands' tools but I cannot find these exact rails, though I have found some that are close...

I have been really considering a service cart such as the u.s. general 5 drawer to keep my most used tools in to have something right next to where I am working. My hesitation is that I sometimes feel just a 26" 7 drawer box may be better. It gives a nice solid work platform, and whatever I...

Am I the only one that continually has the flex head become loose and flop around? It is the most annoying thing to try to use. I have not found a successful way to tighten them up either, so if anyone has come up with a solution I am all ears. The strange thing is, it does not seem gradual...

I currently own a ir212 impact that has over the years been on/off reliable. it works sometimes, sometimes it won't impact. I have disassembled/cleaned/lubed it countless times but sometimes it just doesn't work. That being said, when it works I really like the gun. It is powerful enough for...

I am in the process of cleaning/stripping/painting a porter cable g4 belt grinder. It has a coolant nozzle to spray the belt. The inside of the housing is pretty rusty, but still in overall good shape. I am wondering if the coolant is a bad idea. There is like a 3" port on the bottom for...

In many of my searches I come across links to this forum and have done a lot of reading here... I finally decided to sign up so I can join in the discussions! I am an industrial mechanic in a box factory and spend a lot of time tinkering at home. Always reading and trying to learn new things.