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  1. Princess Valiant

    OEM tools on clearance at auto zone

    Auto Zone is clearing out all of the old school engine building tools. Some really good prices but it seems once they are gone, its another end of old era.
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    Wiper arm removal tool

    So i really feel like I once saw a tool available that removed these old style wiper arms with ease. When I Google search it now, I find only the newer style that look like a ball joint remover for the newer style wiper arm with the nut on top. Am I just not seeing them or anyone know of...
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    Best way to use purple power?

    So I have a 20 gallon parts washer and a gallon of this magic purple stuff. What's the best way to mix. 10 gallons to a gallon of purple?? Would 10 to 1 be strong enough to clean parts?? How much do you guys dilute and mix?
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    New tool addition

    I'm brainstorming what other inexpensive tools I should add to have a well rounded tool collection to take on anything.
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    Drill bits

    I'm kinda obsessing over drill bits these days. I used to buy drill bits at harbor freight and they would do OK for awhile and then they would start walking and required you put your weight into them, then start smoking and making weird noises. Then I recieved a set of drill bits for my...
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    Bore gauge

    So I am thinking of buying a bore gauge. I see on ebay a wide range of prices from 19.99 to 299. I am planning on building a lot of engines. So i am really wondering if more expensive means more accurate or more brand name. Proform from summit runs $109. And looks like a great unit...
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    Engine parts organizer

    So last time I took an engine apart, I tried to organize the parts to make sure everything went back where it should. As careful as I tried to be, things rolled around, moved around and cardboard boxes got oil soaked and came apart and it was a mess. I was looking at these parts trays...
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    Brake bench bleeder kit

    Is there a nice and recommended kit on the market with aluminum or steel fittings?? I tried to bench bleed a master cylinder with the cheap fittings they provides and the little tubes exploded and I got a face full of brake fluid and made a dang mess. What do you guys have out there for a...
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    Great reminder video

    I have had a few mis-haps over the years and I am currently giving the shop an overhaul, partly because of this video. :) Be careful all you out there working on your cars and happy moparin'
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    when to pull the plug??

    I have a compressor ...sears craftsman 33 Gal horizontal tank and it was new in 2003. My dad has the receipt from a black Friday special in 2003. To put it lightly, I have used the crap out of it all these years and in the last few months I have noticed it sounds a little off when you first...
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    welding 101

    It seems like even if you know how to weld already, these videos still help. I was told in auto school that while your welding it should sound like bacon sizzling......well after watching this video, I think my bacon sizzle is too slow.....so now I have to try speeding up the wire feed....see...
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    Socket wrenches

    ok, I think this is mega cool.......I wondered how it was done......dang, they have a video for everything. anyone who knows me, already knows that I find this kind of thing entertaining. :D Snap on Sockets - How its Made - YouTube
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    My Black Friday special showed up

    got my black Friday special this morning with the Fed-ex truck. I have never had one of these heaters before but WOW ....it took the garage from 30 degrees to 80 in 20 minutes with diesel fuel ....on the low setting its 170,000 BTU and high setting is 210,000 I only ran the low setting. it...
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    tool consideration

    i am working on a project to revive some old tool boxes i found at a flea market and replace the newer style plastic tool cases that sears sells now. so i went to Harbor freight and found some socket organizers that fit on the bottom level of the metal box but as i was transfering tools from...
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    Tool list 2GO

    i am in the process of restoring an old metal tool box from the 70s to replace the plastic case of a newer tool set ......i am doing this to keep tools in the car.... but comes the question ......what should be on a good tool list to keep with the car. i am not sure all the tools are needed...
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    old tool boxes

    as many of you know already, i have a love for craftsman tools...especially the older stuff. well i found these old tool boxes that my dad thinks are from the 70s .....i found two at a flea market for five dollars each and the third one on a trash pile by the street that was going to be picked...
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    in the quest for DIY

    in a quest for trying to do everything on my car myself...... what is the best ...cheapest way to do exhaust ....i was thinking that summit has kits available but i have applications that will require a bit more custom work than what the kit has ...i was thinking how to get around it. the...
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    Tool Brands

    i am a sears Craftsman tool fan.....i have a deep love for sears tool territory.....i even took a job there a few years ago to get in on an employee discount. My co-workers thought i was up to someting when i kept buying tools and tool chests and everything else. Around my shop is craftsman...
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    house septic help!

    my house is having a back up problem from the poopy tank and its been determined that the leach feild has failed. so my thought process is : i have heard some negative feedback on the newer rockless infiltrator systems and i always thought the best way was the old fashioned rock and pipe...
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