Tool crib By cyborg (Read 2,523 times)

[cyborg]

I'm going to start a tool thread and sticky it so feel free to add anything that will help other people trying to do a task and if you know of a tool or technique that will help,,,please add it here,,,,thanks Borg


(1) MOTION PRO VALVE LASH/TAPPET ADJUSTMENT TOOLS,,,COME IN A SET OF 3 AND HAVE INTERCHANGABLE CENTERS AND COVERS ALL SCREW ADJUSTER STYLES
VERY HANDY AND MAKE VALVE ADJUSTING A VERY QUICK AND EASY THING TO DO

[cyborg]

(2) a decent set of 6 point sockets they are a little more than the cheap 12 point but they are easier on the bolts and nuts with less chance of rounding off ,, 3/8 drive to start and build up more as finances allow. Here's 6 point vs. 12:

[cyborg]

And you can afford real quality tools by buying clean used,,, I do it all the time myself,,, either super clean used or even the occasional beater Snapon that I trade in with the dealer,,, it's a no questions asked situation I give him the dog he gives me back a new one,,,,generally you can put together a really great set for less than half of new retail,,, if youre lucky very close to junk tool set prices

[cyborg]

Electric impact 1/2 inch drive,,, I use the black and decker bulldawg automotive ,, got it super clean used $20,,, I use it more than my air impacts that cost hundreds more,,, it has literally removed hundreds of nuts and bolts without failure or fault,,, but there are several good ones out there now

Here I am with my B&D Bulldawg

[royldoc]

The basic tools most of us already have, such as various screw drivers and pliers. Add to your list of specialty tools would be depending on your engine type: some sort of variator holding tool weather it be a spanner type, strap wrench,or the tooth type you bolt to the case. A flywheel puller tool,Starter clutch tool.

Roy

[adamhoyer]

Click type torque wrench.

[cyborg]

Electrical multimeter,,, even the less expensive ones work well and serve many functions such as voltage and continuity,,very handy

[richardv]

A set of the proper JIS screw drivers.

[cyborg]

A decent spring hook,,,, makes quick and easy work of trying to get springs stretched and back on their perch or pin or eye,,,

[adamhoyer]

Bottle opener

[Guitarman]

Extendable Magnet wand. For picking up the screws and stuff that always drops and rolls to the worst possible position.
(nice thank you,,,very handy)

[Bashan]

There's also the non-magnetic grabbers that are quite handy for non-ferrous:,,,,,,(most excellent thank you)

[richardv]

A good selection of hammers.(rubber or leather, nylon , soft metal and dead blow)

[Bashan]

I ordered the Motion Pro valve adjusters from Bike Bandit today. I'm hoping they keep me from tearing my hair out next time I do the valves on the SYM.

I'll tell you something that I use a surprising amount is extra long screwdrivers. They seem to come to the rescue more than you would think:

[cyborg]

Ahhhh Rich old boy,,,,I think that hair ship sailed already,,,, sorry to break it to you