ArdWrknTrk Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Making do with what you have, or making a tool to do the job. You guys know what I mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Does anyone else have "bright ideas" or "tricks of the trade"? This may already be a widely known and common tool...I have no idea, but a "Refrigeration Wrench" comes in really handy with your tap and die set. https://www.amazon.com/Ratcheting-Refrigeration-Klein-Tools-68310/dp/B0002RI86Y It's not something that you'll use every day, but if you're like me and find yourself trying to tap a hole in a tight location from time to time, one of these wrenches sure is handy. Now...it doesn't fit the square head on all taps, but it does fit many of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Does anyone else have "bright ideas" or "tricks of the trade"? This may already be a widely known and common tool...I have no idea, but a "Refrigeration Wrench" comes in really handy with your tap and die set. https://www.amazon.com/Ratcheting-Refrigeration-Klein-Tools-68310/dp/B0002RI86Y It's not something that you'll use every day, but if you're like me and find yourself trying to tap a hole in a tight location from time to time, one of these wrenches sure is handy. Now...it doesn't fit the square head on all taps, but it does fit many of them. That's pretty slick! Would you mind if I moved your post to the mechanics tricks, and McGyvering thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 That's pretty slick! Would you mind if I moved your post to the mechanics tricks, and McGyvering thread? Ha...certainly, move it to wherever it needs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 When needing to pinpoint an engine noise. Find a long handled screw driver, or a broom stick. Place one end on the suspected noise origination point, and place your fist on the other end. Then place your ear over your fist. The stick functions as a doctors stethoscope. Move the stick around until you pinpoint the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 When needing to pinpoint an engine noise. Find a long handled screw driver, or a broom stick. Place one end on the suspected noise origination point, and place your fist on the other end. Then place your ear over your fist. The stick functions as a doctors stethoscope. Move the stick around until you pinpoint the noise. Jim, here is one little very simple something I witnessed. Perhaps it will help get the thread started. A friend / Ford Technician was working on the engine of a F350 with large tires. Before starting, he released the air thereby deflating the front tires. This lowered the front end, making it easier for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Jim, here is one little very simple something I witnessed. Perhaps it will help get the thread started. A friend / Ford Technician was working on the engine of a F350 with large tires. Before starting, he released the air thereby deflating the front tires. This lowered the front end, making it easier for him. Is it okay to move this to the mcguyver thread, David? Wheel steps (that hook over the front tire) are great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Is it okay to move this to the mcguyver thread, David? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Is it okay to move this to the mcguyver thread, David? Wheel steps (that hook over the front tire) are great too! Yes works great. I picked one up because I had to work in the intake / EFI exh manifolds and leaning across the top of the fender and cause 2 maybe 3 things. Next day black & blue on you from the fender. Dents in the fender. Broken ribs when the step stool fly's out from under your feet and you land on the fender putting a dent in it. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Broken ribs when the step stool fly's out from under your feet and you land on the fender putting a dent in it. Ooof! I once had an empty compound bucket kick out and the hood latch caught me right in the solarplexus. I was gaffed, and couldn't get enough wind to push myself up and off. **Broke my sternum loose from some cartilage, but no ribs (knock wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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