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3GsDad

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I posted this in the home depot thread and thought it belonged here as well. 2763 bare tool, fuel 1/2 high torque impact (old model), on clearance at home depot for $110. G/l on the hunt.
 
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Sh40674 said:
Gonna jump on the ratchet as soon as I can.. may be the next ebay coupon. Did the water pump, power steering, tensioner, etc in my Ram.. I don't know if you've ever worked on a ram but the only way is to kneel on the bumper if you're shorter like me. My hands hurt lol
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csmitty said:
04 2500 here. 6’3” and still have to kneel on bumper for the tough stuff. Just did water pump a few weeks ago. Ratchet is a huge help. 533k on the Hemi but I think I lost a head gasket between 3 and 5. Getting misfires. Have a 12 valve that will go in its place next year sometime. Refurbish the Hemi for the Wrangler.
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Sh40674 said:
It *****, I use a pad on the bumper. The worst is doing spark plugs and reaching in the rear, what hurts the most is your belly from leaning over the radiator support lol.
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Wait 'till you do the timing chain on a 4.7 then...
 
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Anyone see any deals on the M18 Fuel Blower High-Demand kit? I missed the toolbarn deal over cyber monday...
 
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Used my ratchet today, came in handy changing my starter. Sure,it didn't break the boots loose, but it saved my hands somewhat once broke.
 
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suzook said:
Used my ratchet today, came in handy changing my starter. Sure,it didn't break the boots loose, but it saved my hands somewhat once broke.
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Thought "meh" when I bought my m12 3/8" ratchet. Now, its easily my favorite tool. As you mentioned it won't break bolts loose but it's a real time and knuckle saver.
 
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gregpack said:
Thought "meh" when I bought my m12 3/8" ratchet. Now, its easily my favorite tool. As you mentioned it won't break bolts loose but it's a real time and knuckle saver.
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can you use it to break bolts free manually and then activate it or do you need another ratchet/breaker bar to break them free ?
 
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white91formula said:
can you use it to break bolts free manually and then activate it or do you need another ratchet/breaker bar to break them free ?
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Yep, pretty crunchy feeling ratchet though so don't expect to do much except break it free and power it off. Excellent tool for that use, love mine.
 
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gambletx said:
Yep, pretty crunchy feeling ratchet though so don't expect to do much except break it free and power it off. Excellent tool for that use, love mine.
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It really excels at removing/installing plastic belly pans, engine covers, oil pans, transmission pans, etc. Lots of small bolts that need to be zipped off. Turns those jobs into a snap.



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white91formula said:
can you use it to break bolts free manually and then activate it or do you need another ratchet/breaker bar to break them free ?
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This is what it is for. It was never designed to be powerful enough to break heavy bolts loose. This is why it RATCHETS. You can break em loose then push the button to take them out the way out/off. One of my favorite tools next to the M18 impacts. The bulkiness does hinder me in a tight spot sometimes.

I am still debating on the 1/2 version as I already have the 3/8 and 1/4 versions.
 
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W_E_S said:
This is what it is for. It was never designed to be powerful enough to break heavy bolts loose. This is why it RATCHETS. You can break em loose then push the button to take them out the way out/off. One of my favorite tools next to the M18 impacts. The bulkiness does hinder me in a tight spot sometimes.

I am still debating on the 1/2 version as I already have the 3/8 and 1/4 versions.
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Exactly how I used it. I can't imagine using the fuel version in tight spaces like I just did. Sure it has more torque, but it still wouldn't have broken the rusted in bolts free.
 
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cajunfirehawk said:
I got the 16 ga nailer, where y'all getting your nails at and what brand
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I got some Hitachi branded ones off Amazon. Was the cheapest I found. No problems, no misfires. 2 " galvanized grip wicked and are a bear to pull back out if you need too. :D

I had Dewalt 16 ga. straights for my air nailer no problems with them either.
 
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i started a new Permthread in Hot Deals to replace this one.

at the time i started it, i debated not putting the date in the title, but i was not sure it would take off, and i didnt want it to zombie and reappear when someone posted to it to ask what happened to it.

thanx for helping with the success of this one, please move everything over to the new one.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6930944#post6930944
 
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