how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
10-01-2006, 10:13 PM
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how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
Sorry if this seems basic but....
What are your favorite must have tools?
What does a newbie need-- or should have
code reader??? what one?? do they work on all models???? different years???
timing light????
I have no Idea what tools I should have and what things I should check on my 5.0 to make sure the car is ok. you know a base line starting point.
All suggestions appreciated
What are your favorite must have tools?
What does a newbie need-- or should have
code reader??? what one?? do they work on all models???? different years???
timing light????
I have no Idea what tools I should have and what things I should check on my 5.0 to make sure the car is ok. you know a base line starting point.
All suggestions appreciated
10-01-2006, 10:20 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
+1, you could go for a compression tester as well. A volt meter is a must, though. At Sears they have a volt/dwell/tachometer all in one kinda thing, it's pretty cool. You can get a code reader specific for Ford cars at Advance or some place similar. Do you mean gadget like tools like this stuff, or actual tools also? Cause a man can never have enough tools, lol.
10-01-2006, 10:24 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
To start off with, a good set of hand tool. Ratchets, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers and other cool fun shiny things like that. From there I seem to get a new tool everytime I come across a time that I need one.
Those days are usually good. Also a good torque wrench.
Those days are usually good. Also a good torque wrench.
10-01-2006, 10:26 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
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+1, you could go for a compression tester as well. A volt meter is a must, though. At Sears they have a volt/dwell/tachometer all in one kinda thing, it's pretty cool. You can get a code reader specific for Ford cars at Advance or some place similar. Do you mean gadget like tools like this stuff, or actual tools also? Cause a man can never have enough tools, lol.
+1, you could go for a compression tester as well. A volt meter is a must, though. At Sears they have a volt/dwell/tachometer all in one kinda thing, it's pretty cool. You can get a code reader specific for Ford cars at Advance or some place similar. Do you mean gadget like tools like this stuff, or actual tools also? Cause a man can never have enough tools, lol.
Any and all-- I have a digital multi meter I use in computer work, i have a jack,stands ,oil filter wrench ,socket set, but would have no idea what timing light to buy, I didn't even think compression, some sort of computer tester(code reader) any specialty tool that everyone eventually will use and when I need it the store will be closed. you can name by brand or model number or just stay basic.
10-01-2006, 10:27 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
Well there's your obvious stuff like ratchet and sockets, wrenches (ratcheting wrenches are a lifesaver at times), a breaker bar for getting stuck nuts or bolts loose, you definitely need a floor jack and jack stands, a torque wrench is handy but not completely necessary...I guess I'm spoiled because I have basically everything a guy could need for hand tools, plus I have a lot of air tools as well like a die grinder and an impact wrench, as well as a cutting torch, welder, etc.
Most people underestimate the kind of investment that a good amount of tools is.
Most people underestimate the kind of investment that a good amount of tools is.
10-01-2006, 10:29 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
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Any and all-- I have a digital multi meter I use in computer work, i have a jack,stands ,oil filter wrench ,socket set, but would have no idea what timing light to buy, I didn't even think compression, some sort of computer tester(code reader) any specialty tool that everyone eventually will use and when I need it the store will be closed. you can name by brand or model number or just stay basic.
ORIGINAL: FordMustangXBA
+1, you could go for a compression tester as well. A volt meter is a must, though. At Sears they have a volt/dwell/tachometer all in one kinda thing, it's pretty cool. You can get a code reader specific for Ford cars at Advance or some place similar. Do you mean gadget like tools like this stuff, or actual tools also? Cause a man can never have enough tools, lol.
+1, you could go for a compression tester as well. A volt meter is a must, though. At Sears they have a volt/dwell/tachometer all in one kinda thing, it's pretty cool. You can get a code reader specific for Ford cars at Advance or some place similar. Do you mean gadget like tools like this stuff, or actual tools also? Cause a man can never have enough tools, lol.
Any and all-- I have a digital multi meter I use in computer work, i have a jack,stands ,oil filter wrench ,socket set, but would have no idea what timing light to buy, I didn't even think compression, some sort of computer tester(code reader) any specialty tool that everyone eventually will use and when I need it the store will be closed. you can name by brand or model number or just stay basic.
There really isn't that much of a difference, just get whatever brand is cheapest, the quality isn't really an issue cause it's not that complicated and it's not like you use it constantly. Go to Advance or Autozone or whatever, and they will have a little section with code readers, and it will tell you on the box which one will read the codes on your car.
10-01-2006, 10:33 PM
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RE: how about TOOL suggestions for newbies--
ORIGINAL: FordMustangXBA
Well there's your obvious stuff like ratchet and sockets, wrenches (ratcheting wrenches are a lifesaver at times), a breaker bar for getting stuck nuts or bolts loose, you definitely need a floor jack and jack stands, a torque wrench is handy but not completely necessary...I guess I'm spoiled because I have basically everything a guy could need for hand tools, plus I have a lot of air tools as well like a die grinder and an impact wrench, as well as a cutting torch, welder, etc.
Most people underestimate the kind of investment that a good amount of tools is.
Well there's your obvious stuff like ratchet and sockets, wrenches (ratcheting wrenches are a lifesaver at times), a breaker bar for getting stuck nuts or bolts loose, you definitely need a floor jack and jack stands, a torque wrench is handy but not completely necessary...I guess I'm spoiled because I have basically everything a guy could need for hand tools, plus I have a lot of air tools as well like a die grinder and an impact wrench, as well as a cutting torch, welder, etc.
Most people underestimate the kind of investment that a good amount of tools is.