Tools
 

I was wondering what basic tools I need to work on cars. Up until now, I have been doing all my work in 3 hour sessions at an auto class I was taking, but I now have longer stuff to do, and was wondering what I need. I'll probably follow up later with mor specific jobs, but what should I have to start with? Wrenches, sockets and jacks? anything else?

Here would be my suggestion to anyone starting the mod process

241pc craftsmen mechanic tool set $200-250
Torque wrench $50-100
Plier set $30
Timing light $60
Jack & Stand $100
Box $100

And you will be ready to do most mods.

I will suggest two things one by good tools so they will last (I recomend craftsmen so IF they ever break you can return them to any sears no questions asked).

Two if you buy craftsmen join the craftsmen club (application is in the 2000-2001 tool catalog) it save 10% off all craftsmen tools during a particular week of each month

By the way if you can't tell I use to sell tools for sears!

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1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd, GT-40 Heads, Cobra intake, 73MM mass air, 65mm TB, FPR, 24lb injectors, E303, Headers,off road H-pipe, Flows, K&n , hurst, 3:55's, pullies, etc...
Best ET 13.5 (2.15 60ft)
Best MPH 103.9
On semi-bald street tires
New mods! electric fan, nitto drag radials, mac upper and lower control arms, HD trac-loc, lakewood 50/50's on back, shift light, centerforce dual friction, and rebuilt heavy duty T5

are you a craftsman salesman sedanman? lol :P

Actually all my tools are craftsmen too... good strong tools. They can take a beating too... I've thrown mine around in a fit of rage (heehee)and they lived through it! http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...rd/biggrin.gif

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
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I use craftsman too and love them. I have had to take them back before and they were replaced, no questions asked.

One tool that you may need that is pretty cheap to get is the fuel line tool. It is like ten bucks and sold at most auto parts stores. It is used to release the fittings between different sections of the fuel line and rails. Of course, this can wait unless you plan on working with the fuel lines anytime soon.

Ahh.. Craftsman. My dad and I break ratchets and wrenches all the time and I've NEVER had a problem getting new ones. You can't complain about that hehe.

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87 GT
Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps...


87 Taurus
New York
Winters Bite!

How do you brake Craftsman? The only way I've discovered is making a 15mm bolt into a 9/16ths with a big hammer. (Replaced) Gotta love that no questions asked replacement policy!

I have a Craftsman 3XX peice kit + a bunch of pliers + 2 sets of flared nut wrenches + a bunch of extra screw drivers + 2 multi-meters + a bunch of jumper cables of various sizes + a torque wrench + a set of jack stands + a hydrolic jack +I borrowed a set of feeler guages, made a level and an angle finder.

Eh! You can NEVER have enough tools. Get as many as you can. As long as you are working on your car they will come in handy some day.

BTW, I don't really need a timing light for the Cobra, but it would sure come in handy for the Sundance...

guys,

is a 'micrometer' torque wrench neccesary for head & intake work or can you get by with a regular one (with the pointer).

just wondering? thanks

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1982 Mustang GT

How do you break Craftsman? hehe let's see...

Craftsman + torch + 2 dudes + rusty @ss bolts + 2lb hammer = broken tools http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...oard/smile.gif

Yeah that's about it. Stuff from another decade tends to get a little rusty hehe.

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87 GT
Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps...


87 Taurus
New York
Winters Bite!

Thanks a lot. I'm going out to sears today, and will look around, I printed out some posts to take with me. I am also trying to find a car this weekend, 87-93 coupe if anyone cares.