Useful Automotive Tools
Here is an growing collection of tools that I would sometimes call save your A$$ tools. These are some of the tools that I have used on some of my car projects. As I find more of these tools I'll be adding them to the list. This is like a tool review but only tools that are good are here. So you may think of these as all 5-Star rated. Here are some reviews on tools, some tools you can make as well.
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Bead Form
Making pipes for your cooling system? The Bead Form will make your pipes professional and safe.
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Safety Wire Drill Guide
Trying to drill out your own bolts for safety wire? Then get this tool. Makes the job easy!
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Mastercool Flaring Tool
Tired of the crappy flaring tools you have. Step it up to the Master Cool Hydraulic flaring system. Single flare, Double Flare, etc. This does all sorts of odd flare styles besided the usual brake line double flare. All the dies are solidly built and this makes the job easy!
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Aircraft Nutsert Kit
This is a definite SAVE YOUR A$$ tool. If you understand how a pop-rivet works you are half way to understanding the genius of the Nutsert. This allows a blind hole to become have a threadable insert.
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Tire O-Ring / Bead Sealer
Ever try to mount some large floppy tires? Don't want to use Quickstart to seal the tire bead, then look no further then these simple and inexpensive tire bead sealers.
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Blair Rotabroach Kit
Tired of cutting inaccurate holes with a hole saw or other crude device... Check out the Blair Rotabroach. This well made and accurate cutting tool is another to add to your tool box.
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Time-Sert and Big-Sert Kits
Another SAVE YOUR A$$ tool. Like the Nutsert above this kit can repair threads in castings and thick metal parts that must have high strength.
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Oil Filter Cutter
Want to inspect your oil filter, use this simple cutter and get it open.
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Blair Holecutter Kit
This is similar to the Rotabroach Kit, but for larger sized holes. The Blair Equipment fabricator kit has a good selection of larger cutters.
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Useful Brake Tools
Here is my collection of Brake Tools. Most are for Disc Brakes, but I also have a few that are on the "To Get" list that I think are worth mention.
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Spark Plug Wire Crimpers
Here are some useable Spark Plug Wire Criperer Tools. Some are dirt cheap and some are a bit more expensive.
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Valve Lash Wrenches
I have picked up a great tool for adjusting SHAFT ROCKERS. This trick tool has a built in torque wrench and supports any size of lock nut and hex.
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Shop Wall Tools
You shop needs some love too, here is a starting collection of useful tools and accessories that I'm bolting to the wall of the shop (Garage)
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Hydraulic Hole Punch Kit
Tired of drilling larger holes, try this low cost 'Import' hydraulic hole punch kit. These are sometimes knows as a Knock Out Kit since they are typically used for electrical work.
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Feeler Gauge Holders
These handy tools will make short order adjusting your valves. One holder for intake and one for exhaust. Just slip in your feeler gauge and tighten it up.
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Rosewood Injector Cup Tools
Need to remove your cracked injector cups in your Ford Powerstroke 7.3L Diesel. Here is one set of tools that are reviewed.
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Riffraff Diesel Injector Cup Tools
Need to remove your cracked injector cups in your Ford Powerstroke 7.3L Diesel. Here is one set of tools that are reviewed. Here is a different style of tool for review
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Don't Walk Traffic Signal - Garage Eye Candy
While it has no practical use, it's cool to look at. Add a vintage'ish Don't Walk sign to your wall.
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DIY Spanner Wrench
Here is a simple DIY tool project to make a spanner wrench for working on the Ford 9" as well as others. This is simple and cheep!
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Wire Rope Cutters
I have a couple of wire rope cutters and do a quick review of some nice ones. Take a look at the Knipex and the HK Porter tools that I have.
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DIY Shop Rags
Getting tired of the cheap thin shop rags? Me too, so I set out to make some quality version of them for cheap. Oh, they are Orange did I mention that...
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Snap On MT2500 Rebuild
I picked up a MT2500 Diagnostic Scanner from eBay and proceed to take it apart and clean it up.
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Topline Wheel Circle Tool
The Topline C402 makes it easy to measure the bolt patter on rims and from studs. Here is a quick review on the tool as well as links to the FREE GTSparkplugs version you can make yourself!
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Spark Plug Magnifier Review
Here are some tools I have tested to help with reading a spark plug. Some are cheap, some expensive, here is a quick looks a few and my recommendations.
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Chain Breaker Tool Review
My electric gate chain got rusty and kinked, time to replace it and with that we needed a new Chain Breaker. Here is a review of the one I used.
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DIY Bushing Tool
Simple project to make a bushing remover and installer tool for my Sunbeam Tiger project. Will work on other cars as well with only minor changes.
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Bearing Packer Tool Review
Here is a quick review of 3 types of wheel bearing packers. Priced from cheep to expensive.
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Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool Review
Do you need a heavy duty hydraulic crimping tool? Check this simple cheep tool out. It make short time of crimping larger cables.
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DIY Pinion Wrench
Do you need a heavy duty Pinion Wrench for building a differential? Here is a low cost way to make one that's better then the common cheap ones you find.
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Garage Paper Towel Dispensers
Here is a new addition to the garage. The WypAll paper towel dispenser and HUGE rolls of towels.
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WypAll Wall Mount Towel Dispenser
Here is a simple DIY wall mount project where I used the wall mount version of the dispenser.
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Snap Ring Plier Review
Check out my new Knipex snap ring plier set as well as a couple of low cost alternatives.
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Dzus Dimpler Tool Review
Quick look at a Dzus Dimpler Tool that I needed for a project. Simple and inexpensive, it's a keeper.
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