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[quote=”Suby Dug” post=31485]Point well made….But I would be the guy owning and carrying the full on assortment of wrenches, but then again I have a tool addiction problem :cheer: and love buying things in sets, and also for what ever application I so happen to be working on.[/quote]
I agree with you but i just know they do come in handy every now and then. My two rarely see use in the shop(once i can think of this year).[quote=”johnbkobb” post=31348]I only use a torch if I’ve already broken the bleeder screw and am trying to remove the old one and then rebuild it with new screw, boot and seal.[/quote]
Same here.
If its gonna break its gonna break.[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=22709]The truck being lifted might be the most important clue. If the problem has occurred since the lift it could have something to do with the driveline angles meaning that if they are extreme it will put the U joints into a bind and make the rest of the driveline work harder. I don’t remember the exact number for the angle for optimum driveline angle but if he left it stock at straight ahead this could be the problem. Also since it’s a 90’s truck the transmission is most likely electronically shifted so be sure all the wires and connectors are intact if not they can cause shifting issues.[/quote]
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You beat me to it.Its a dumb move but you shouldn’t of done any damage, gonna need to bleed the brakes now and maybe replace the fluid… but i don’t think you did any real damage either then making a mess and adding a little more work to your load.
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I would look at Craftsman or even used Snap On, Mac and Matco tools to start with.If you insist on buying the better tools right away, just get the basics.
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A good plan is to look for a retiring mechanic and buy their higher quality tools, sometimes pawn shops will have good deals on high quality tools. I found a fairly new Snap-On 1/2″ super duty impact gun for less 150$ at a pawnshop a few weeks ago, and it works great. They are about 400$+ new.Since you are just starting out, i would just buy cheaper tools like craftsman. Can always upgrade down the road once you are MAKING MONEY.
[quote=”Suby Dug” post=30688]Adjustable wrenches should never be found in a tool box. They’re a good concept, but are worthless in reality. Assemble the right tool kit for your needs, and use the correct tool job. [/quote]
Tell that to two groups of mechanics heavy duty field mechanics and millwrights.
Ever seen some of the bolt sizes they work on and where they work? would you like to be a millwright carrying a 3″ wrench, a 2 1/2″ and a 1 3/4″ up ten flights up stairs and realise when you get to the top you grabbed one wrong wrench or be a heavy duty mechanic 200km away from the shop working on the hydraulic lines of a feller buncher and needing two 2 1/4″ wrenches but only have one?
Trust me there are times where it helps to have one of these things. I rarely use them, but it can be a life saver at times.[quote=”johnbkobb” post=30829]I don’t see why you couldn’t use the 10W-30 weight oil especially in warmer weather. I run that weight in all my vehicles. In fact this summer I changed to Castrol 10W-40 for 2 months during the heatwave but have moved back to the 10W-30 for the fall and will go to 5W-30 in the winter.[/quote]
Pretty much what i do through the year with my car too, only in winter i run 0W30… it gets down below -35C(-31F) in the winter and +30C(+95F) in the summer.