SouthernIllinois
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As a Gedore fan , this is the worst product they make, the 3/8 and 1/2 are much better. I have all 3 and I absolutely hate the 1/4.$21 find. Reviews were pretty bad. Rightfully so. The backdrag was horrendous and I could barely turn the 1/4 anvil with the fingers. Polished out the inside and it’s acceptable now. I tried it with 1 of the pawls removed and it feels way better. But I put it back in for now and will use it as a novelty. The actual annoying thing about it is that the anvil wants to stick into sockets rather than the ratchet. Handle has a great feel to it. Might search for a better ratchet with the same handle from them.
Trust me, that's the first thing I thought when I saw it. Turns out, Ford FUBAR-ed the mounting design of the valve so horribly, this is actually better...
The valve is mounted to a bracket, unfortunately by using two screws from the backside (against the valve cover)! So, you have to first reach down and remove a bolt holding the bracket to the engine. If those hose clamps were mounted for easy removal, you'd slice your arm open just trying to reach that bolt.
These guys attack that bolt through the tire well. I wasn't about to remove the tire and fender well just to reach one bracket bolt...
2005 Ford Explorer, 4.6L V-8, BTW...
Mike







Wear a ball cap with it, brim backwards like the kids seems to like it.It sits a little low, so coverage is good, but that black rim is a bit too
I had a $50 Amazon gift card to use and got the same Bosch “Flexiclick” 12v setup for $143 on Black Friday. I wanted to see how it compares to my M12 “installation driver”.Some $149 Bosch 12v brushless goodness
5in 1 drill /driver -Malaysia

Many plastics can last for decades, or even centuries. What destroys them are UV-rays. So as long as they don't see the sunlight, they are good.No way plastic looks that good after all these years
Forgot to mention, without going through the wheel well, getting an 8 mm socket on that bracket bolt wasn't happening with the 6-point sockets I own (just enough corrosion that the sockets wouldn't seat fully and I didn't want to strip the thing).
I'd thought about taking out my Power Torque GM4221 set, but those are just long enough to be too long given the clearance available.
Dug through my wrenches, and came up with this little Husky ratcheting 12-point, which saved the day.
The fact that I own the solo Husky wrench means it was bought to save me at some point on another job (I typically only buy tools as sets). I have a full set of Craftsman USA ratcheting wrenches (that's the only brand I would buy when Sears was still open), just doesn't go this small. I don't recall the specific job, might have been something under the dash (like a HVAC blend door actuator).
And, the Power Torque set was likewise originally bought (at O'Reilly Auto Parts) out of desperation to do one specific job. I needed a tool for a 6-mm square tap handle to fix an impeller on a Trac Vac (tow-behind vacuum cart, attaches to a lawn tractor for picking up leaves, grass, etc.).
Two things that remind me of @BlakeTheCarGuy: buying solo tools and buying auto parts store brands!
Mike
Wear a ball cap with it, brim backwards like the kids seems to like it.
Many plastics can last for decades, or even centuries. What destroys them are UV-rays. So as long as they don't see the sunlight, they are good.
^ I could not begin to count the number of times I have locked myself out of my vehicle. It's nutty. Some people never do it in their entire lifetime. Me - at least half a dozen times a year, if not more. Just did it again a few weeks ago.
Maybe this should be "Garage Sale" stuff, but maybe... not:
Saw a CL ad for the compressor so I went over and picked it up. Works fine. $40 bucks. So then I had to drive over to HF to buy some doo-dads so I can use the thing. Feel free to make me wrong - I have no clue what I'm doing with air. Intention is to use it for cleaning stuff. I don't believe I've ever used an air tool in my life, other than a blow nozzle for cleaning carburetors. Figured this would be good enough to start. That yellow hose looks appropriate for my trash can, but the kit was on a close-out deal nutty cheap.
In other news:
Today started out with a trip over to the east side, where I got this way-cool work cart so I'm not bent over working on that sawhorse.
They also had some other treasures I just couldn't pass up.
Yeah, but this is GJ and those FACOMs are beautiful so I suggest you own the 22 and 24mm combination wrenches.
I'm seriously considering that, I had an appointment a few years back for a colonoscopy. it was set for a Monday morning. Spent Sunday doing the prep, I can't ever drink Gatorade again, anyway, I showed up at the facility Monday morning and announced why I was there, the three woman behind the counter went silent and just stared at me. Finally one said, you didn't get a phone call?. Nope I replied, she told me that there had been a flood in the surgery area and all appointments were cancelled, the flood had happened the prior Tuesday.
I didn't think I'd need them, but I'm getting there.Pfft. Get the whole 8-24mm set.
My dad was a very gentle soul. But when he would see someone with their baseball hat backwards he would get irritated and say he would like to smack it off their head.I'm a hardass about backwards ball caps, and more moderately against hoodies, unless, of course, if it's actually cold, but I'd prefer a warm hat most of the time.
Wear a ball cap with it, brim backwards like the kids seems to like it.
It's a bucket you need to "unload" into. Make it a good one to give them some adventure when they open it. I took too long in returning my last "Bucket" so they sent me a second one... so I have a spare.I'm seriously considering that, I had an appointment a few years back for a colonoscopy. it was set for a Monday morning. Spent Sunday doing the prep, I can't ever drink Gatorade again, anyway, I showed up at the facility Monday morning and announced why I was there, the three woman behind the counter went silent and just stared at me. Finally one said, you didn't get a phone call?. Nope I replied, she told me that there had been a flood in the surgery area and all appointments were cancelled, the flood had happened the prior Tuesday.
Needless to say I was quite upset, arranged for a ride home and called the doctors office, the receptionist just said, oh I'm sorry when I stated me problem. I tried to get someone higher up the chain of command to no avail. Went the the website a wrote out a review that blasted them, within the hour the doctor I had seen called me. Apologized profusely and said that the number he was calling from was his personal cell phone. He said someone would be calling me shortly to set up a new appointment and I was encouraged to call him before I started the prep again.
So, that box is indeed tempting.
Yeah, I have read about those, must be a hell of a job on the receiving end of that. Honey, how was your day at work, another $itty day as usual.It's a bucket you need to "unload" into. Make it a good one to give them some adventure when they open it. I took too long in returning my last "Bucket" so they sent me a second one... so I have a spare.
Depending on PPE, I wear my caps backwards while working on projects if it interferes the other (right) way around.
Kind regards,
Olli
I miss the 80’s…Those things scream 80s...
Mike
Same $hit different smell... I mean day.Yeah, I have read about those, must be a hell of a job on the receiving end of that. Honey, how was your day at work, another $itty day as usual.
Same $hit different smell... I mean day.
Maybe its all automated... With poop bots...
While it's probably to late with all the abuse I have subjected my body to I still wouldn't feel good to consume from 36YO plastic.Many plastics can last for decades, or even centuries. What destroys them are UV-rays. So as long as they don't see the sunlight, they are good.
A welder's cap is the answer. Just enough brim to keep stuff from going down the back of your neck when worn brim-back.Yes, I've done that when wearing a face shield. I hate the cap's brim hitting me in the back of the neck, but I like having something on my head to keep debris out of my hair. I'm sure there's a better way, I just haven't looked into it.
Mike
^ Well.... I already own a tiny little Sears Craftsman compressor with a fitting to inflate tires, but it's for a paint sprayer, and doesn't put out the pressure I need for cleaning stuff.Do you have a chuck to add air to tires? Blowing air and inflating things are top compressor uses!
I wear the "baseball" caps backwards when using a face shield. I also use them backward when I'm in the garage or yard to keep stuff out of my hair. The bill doesn't bother my neck.Yes, I've done that when wearing a face shield. I hate the cap's brim hitting me in the back of the neck, but I like having something on my head to keep debris out of my hair. I'm sure there's a better way, I just haven't looked into it.
Mike


Welding caps are cotton--it doesn't melt.I wear the "baseball" caps backwards when using a face shield. I also use them backward when I'm in the garage or yard to keep stuff out of my hair. The bill doesn't bother my neck.
There are hats with smaller bills. I have a few, but don't use them for working in the garage or in the yard. I do wear them under my helmet when it's cold, bill flipped up too. I prefer the old school ones made of cotton. They're not that easy to find as opposed to synthetic fiber one now a days.
Don't worry about the look. It was good enough for the "Cannibal", pictured here.
I wouldn't wear one off the bike, but it has been done
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It feels familiar Bosch.I had a $50 Amazon gift card to use and got the same Bosch “Flexiclick” 12v setup for $143 on Black Friday. I wanted to see how it compares to my M12 “installation driver”.
Must say this power tool feels old school, but appears to be quality in both build and balance. The attachments are well made too.
So , if any of you got last year's Ferrex Rotary tool from aldi last year , these Bosch 12v batteries fit without modification.Some $149 Bosch 12v brushless goodness
5in 1 drill /driver -Malaysia
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I actually wanted the IXO 4V screw driver with the attachments as that 4V does what I need it to do but the price for the IXO no longer makes sense if I can get this for a little more