help me make a list of tools to buy!
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help me make a list of tools to buy!
I need to create a good arsenal of tools. I have the sockets, wrenches, screw drivers and the basics, but I'm looking to get some tools that will be good and useful for working on engines (efi and carb). Here's what I have off the top of my head. I am ordering these up in the next few days from somewhere, not sure yet. Any suggestions would be good also.
Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge
What size are the sockets for the transmission and diff. fluids? I need some of them too
Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge
What size are the sockets for the transmission and diff. fluids? I need some of them too
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Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge
belt tension gauge
breaker bar
3 LB sledge (have one)
Pulley Puller (good one, lol)
Telescoping magnet
Digital micrometer
Calipers
Digital multimeter (have one)
Hand held collapsable claw (long narrow cabled claw to retrive dropped nuts, bolts or whatever into those areas you can't reach)
Trouble/worklight cordless
split cut wrenches for the different types of sensors
air compressor (what kind of flow ratings do you recommend?)
Z1 boost leak tester with guage
test light (I have a test light)
metric shallow and deepwell 1/4" and 3/8" drive socket sets (have them already)
assortment of ratchets (have them)
open end and box end wrenches (have them)
tubing wrenches
crank puller
die grinder set
impact driver with a set of impact sockets
a very good assortment of screwdrivers, 2 of each type (have them)
rubber mallets in various sizes (have them)
If there's something that should be added let me know
Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge
belt tension gauge
breaker bar
3 LB sledge (have one)
Pulley Puller (good one, lol)
Telescoping magnet
Digital micrometer
Calipers
Digital multimeter (have one)
Hand held collapsable claw (long narrow cabled claw to retrive dropped nuts, bolts or whatever into those areas you can't reach)
Trouble/worklight cordless
split cut wrenches for the different types of sensors
air compressor (what kind of flow ratings do you recommend?)
Z1 boost leak tester with guage
test light (I have a test light)
metric shallow and deepwell 1/4" and 3/8" drive socket sets (have them already)
assortment of ratchets (have them)
open end and box end wrenches (have them)
tubing wrenches
crank puller
die grinder set
impact driver with a set of impact sockets
a very good assortment of screwdrivers, 2 of each type (have them)
rubber mallets in various sizes (have them)
If there's something that should be added let me know
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A good paper copy of factory service manuals can save a lot of time.
Cheap trays for keeping parts separated by task, like cookie sheets or muffin trays.
Also have a supply of brake cleaner, penetrating oil, grease, shop rags, gloves and oil containment.
Cheap trays for keeping parts separated by task, like cookie sheets or muffin trays.
Also have a supply of brake cleaner, penetrating oil, grease, shop rags, gloves and oil containment.
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Also include a old fashion micrometer with the dial/arm. You can use this to troubleshoot the error codes and quickly check continuity in your wiring/relays and switches.
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engine hoist, engine stand
you can download a manual for the '85 here: http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html
you can download a manual for the '85 here: http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html
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I bought an infrared temperature gauge (pyrometer) a couple years ago and it's been an invaluable tool for engine and exhaust diagnostics plus it's handy around the house too.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31383 <--your friend
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A extentable magnet for those droped bolts and a extentable small mirror so you might be able to see why something wont come off before the BFH