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WagonHo!
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Thanks! The occasional squeal is what started this repair odyssey so big Yep on that bearing getting replaced. With the Radiator out of the way everything up front (and up top) gonna get replaced or checked out thoroughly. The half moon seals, plugs, spark plug tube seals even the radiator bypass pipe gasket, oil cooler seal and gasket since I’ll replace the hoses. Don’t think I’ll do the timing belt as I replaced that at 90k, and only at 145k but all belts and tensioner will r& r.Don't forget the fan clutch bracket, it has bearings in it and they do fail
2ndGearRubber
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I had to add to the nos flare wrench set I got two weeks ago. Check out this awesomeness. 7 piece plus one, absolutely mint. I’m such a tool nerd.
How old do you figure they are? Cool to see such old cardboard and trays still together in good shape.
I’m not sure sir, I hope another can chime in.
There are plenty of date charts on line,
Are you going to put them to work?
There are plenty of date charts on line,
Are you going to put them to work?
I’m not sure, I like to use the tools I own. I have a modern set, I saw them and had to have them. It was a spontaneous purchase, not a need.
DemoFly
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pics of car?
On sale in this month's flier for not much more than the generic sets. Plus stickers are fun
They're made by Westling Machine
Precision-Machined Tool Organization Products | Westling USA
Westling USA specializes in designing and manufacturing high quality tool organization products. All products are MADE IN AMERICA and precision-machined!
www.westlingusa.com
esben57
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These Snap on 57R pliers. Look old.
"How much for these nutcrackers?"
£1 GBP Sterling.
Also a Gray Bonney 3/8" drive socket set and some decent Britool pieces, will post photos soon.
Didn't bother with a 55mm Gedore 1B combination spanner, maybe a mistake is that.
RichRiddle
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I picked up a few items at an auction.... First is a set of American made pipe wrenches from 8" all the way to 36" in size..
Next is a small 1/5 HP Craftsman grinder set up with wire wheels, and it will stay that way...
Last is a small Dremel 1731 disk/belt sander that holds 1" wide belts. It's stout for the small size...
Next is a small 1/5 HP Craftsman grinder set up with wire wheels, and it will stay that way...
Last is a small Dremel 1731 disk/belt sander that holds 1" wide belts. It's stout for the small size...
Same. I have the Snap On pick ones with the pointed ends but I always worry about poking holes in the hose. Not anymore. Just grabbed this set on Amazon for $16.99. Once again this thread cost me money lol
esben57
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The Gray Bonney 3/8" from yesterday. Some Bonney sockets, everything else Gray.
esben57
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Tidy Britool haul yesterday. Good tackle this country does not want to make any longer.
3/8" Alloy body. A bit stuck worked after a bath in free-it and oil mix. Unmolested, the screws still rounded off underneath.
Two Britool hexagon drive pieces perhaps 1950's early 60's. R/H is 1/2" sq drive to hex.
I wanted one of those in the worst way, back in the early 90s when I had too many student loans to buy anything other than food...
Mike
PelicanPines
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Bought this USB ScrewDriver with bits and case. PLUS some other bits to throw in the box. HOWEVER the extra bits I purchased DO NOT FIT in the screwdriver. Their BUTTs are too long and do not engage in the locking mechanism. Design failure. The included bits with the screwdriver are perfect but do not include the tiny phillips that I wanted to add to the box. Not sure what I will do to remidy this classic engineering fuckup.
Vessel 220USB-25U
Vessel Bits...
Vessel 220USB-25U
Vessel Bits...
EDIT: I missed that you were referring to a separate item ("extra" bits), thought you were referring to those included in the set with the driver.
I may not have picked up that difference when ordering, either.
Mike
I may not have picked up that difference when ordering, either.
Mike
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WhoWhatNow
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I think that is because you bought the US version screwdriver but the Japanese version bits. The JIS bits have a longer tang than the US versions. You can get the Japanese version of the driver on Amazon for about $40.Bought this USB ScrewDriver with bits and case. PLUS some other bits to throw in the box. HOWEVER the extra bits I purchased DO NOT FIT in the screwdriver. Their BUTTs are too long and do not engage in the locking mechanism. Design failure. The included bits with the screwdriver are perfect but do not include the tiny phillips that I wanted to add to the box. Not sure what I will do to remidy this classic engineering fuckup.
Vessel 220USB-25U
Vessel Bits...
PelicanPines
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Grrrr they all say made in Japan. No worries... I will make it work. I'm good at engineer'ing
Bought this USB ScrewDriver with bits and case. PLUS some other bits to throw in the box. HOWEVER the extra bits I purchased DO NOT FIT in the screwdriver. Their BUTTs are too long and do not engage in the locking mechanism. Design failure. The included bits with the screwdriver are perfect but do not include the tiny phillips that I wanted to add to the box. Not sure what I will do to remidy this classic engineering fuckup.
Vessel 220USB-25U
Vessel Bits...
There is no design failure or engineering fuckup. You bought the wrong extra bits.
The retaining end comes in 3 different lengths.
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PelicanPines
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**** **** ****... their **** is too big. No biggie... I will adjust their design... I have access to a lathe.
PelicanPines
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Why did I not have this laminated in my bit drawer???There is no design failure or engineering fuckup. You bought the wrong extra bits.
The retaining end comes in 3 different lengths.
WHY?
Learn something new every day. Thank you.
LeeG
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These are all thanks to you guys in this thread. I really don’t have any will power .
Lee
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Some new tools today from my second favorite tool/parts place Napa lol. I broke my 8oz ball peen at work so I needed a replacement one. They are the only parts place that had one. And then some sockets the 14mm is for the house because I ran into a situation where I rounded the heck out of a bolt because all I had was a 12 point 1/2 14mm at the house so Napa to the rescue again as the only place that sells 6 point 1/2 sockets. O’Reilly does sell the deep 1/2 in 6 point but O’Reilly is like my absolute last resort parts place due to rude staff. The 10mm hex is the perfect length for working on Toyota. No extension needed and not too long. So now I have 3 lengths which is awesome. I just hate Napa hours though but their tools are top notch.
Meursault74
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There is no design failure or engineering fuckup. You bought the wrong extra bits.
The retaining end comes in 3 different lengths.
Considering the obesity problem in the US, we should have the larger bit/but, it's logical.
PelicanPines
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While this is new knowledge to me... I still stand by my "bad design/failure" statement. EVERY BIT in existence is "Usually" 1/4 inch hex. Why couldn't we have a standard on "****" size... "Retainer" size or whatever you want to call it. At a minimum those bits should be available in BOTH varieties.There is no design failure or engineering fuckup. You bought the wrong extra bits.
The retaining end comes in 3 different lengths.
manwithtools
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I have both those sets I bought new in 1981 or 82. Mine are not that shiny. Nice find.I had to add to the nos flare wrench set I got two weeks ago. Check out this awesomeness. 7 piece plus one, absolutely mint. I’m such a tool nerd.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Got a new socket today. Found on the shield at the bottom of a car I was working on. 10mm always the one you drop. The car had a fresh Advance Auto battery in it so I’m going to assume a worker who installed the battery dropped it. Oh well free is free one of my favorite tool brands haha. 
Semi-hole mechanic
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I dropped a little 6” crescent wrench working on my wife’s Jeep Liberty. I found it 4 years later when I was replacing the front bumper cover. It was completely rusted and unusable. I was just amazed at how it fell to where it did and rode there for all of those years including several road trips between the U.P. and IL. That Jeep seemed to swallow tools, I lost a 13mm socket while replacing the alternator and never found it.Got a new socket today. Found on the shield at the bottom of a car I was working on. 10mm always the one you drop. The car had a fresh Advance Auto battery in it so I’m going to assume a worker who installed the battery dropped it. Oh well free is free one of my favorite tool brands haha.
Meursault74
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You sound almost as satisfied as he looks after his drag.Got a new socket today. Found on the shield at the bottom of a car I was working on. 10mm always the one you drop. The car had a fresh Advance Auto battery in it so I’m going to assume a worker who installed the battery dropped it. Oh well free is free one of my favorite tool brands haha.
I bought this Astro set at Amazon ($68). Manufactured in Taiwan. Has factory applied anti-rust oil.
There you go, Astro Boy!
1967lemans
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Got a new 1/4 ratchet. To replace the Armstrong Maxx I gave to my kid. I'm thinking about getting another to replace the Quinn at work and a 3/8 to replace the Icon at work
Lisle gasket separator 50210
Could have used that when I did front & rear differential fluid service on my F250 last weekend. The plastic handled wood chisel I used survived but was not the ideal tool.
That´s why i bought it prior to the job
The blade is very thin and should fit easily between the parts.Dremel angle head.....
......for my Bosch
