Lets learn some mechanic secrets

03-04-2001, 10:14 PM

I'm curious about all those secret applications that tools are used for even though they weren't supposed too. Throw in your 2 cents with any and all ideas.

Just one of mine here: Ever lose a key to those pesky lock-nut lugnuts? Just use your handy sledge and "put" a socket over them and then hit it sideways with about 1/4 power. Now crank hard.......should pop right off.

Or removing door panels with a wire hanger bent into a "V".... just push the wire underneath the panel and then pull it back down with the "V" pinching the "doodad". Then pop toward you with authority....

You all have any more good ones??????

RedLilPony · 03-05-2001, 12:21 AM

if your floats in your carb are stuck and you whack the **** out of it with a piece of pipe... the floats wont stick anymore (well for a little while!)

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

bigwhitecobra · 03-05-2001, 12:50 AM

The tool for every occassion......
the BFH!!!
BIG FUDGING HAMMER.........or sledge hammer....it'll fix anything!

WADS56 · 03-05-2001, 01:08 AM

When arc welding, never weld on a damp concrete floor when wearing shorts, it will shock the crap out of you.

I mean, so I herd.

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Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust

93lx 5.0 daily driver

03-05-2001, 01:19 AM

Put ChapStick on gaskets(mating surface) before you install them.For example,the thermostat housing,carb gaskets anywhere that you do alotta removal due to maintainance issues,etc.They won't stick to the surface,therefore allowing you to re-use the gaskets over again

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Paxton Blown 87GT

1989GT · 03-05-2001, 08:22 AM

Petroleum jelly works wonders when putting hoses on.

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89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on!
Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford!
12.824 @ 107.05 MPH
PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01
MOS 67 Romeo

Unit 5302 · 03-05-2001, 01:22 PM

An arc welder on high can double as a cutting torch.

A weed popper makes an excellent door panel removing device.

Even the peskyist driveshaft bolts can be removed by a simple box end wrench. Just place it on the bolt hanging down, line up so you lay on your side, then kick directly down at it. A couple kicks will guarantee it losens. (Wearing thick soled shoes is recommended

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RedLilPony · 03-05-2001, 01:30 PM

we all forgot the most important tool....

DUCT TAPE!

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-04-2001, 10:14 PM	#1
castle-twice Guest Posts: n/a	Lets learn some mechanic secrets I'm curious about all those secret applications that tools are used for even though they weren't supposed too. Throw in your 2 cents with any and all ideas. Just one of mine here: Ever lose a key to those pesky lock-nut lugnuts? Just use your handy sledge and "put" a socket over them and then hit it sideways with about 1/4 power. Now crank hard.......should pop right off. Or removing door panels with a wire hanger bent into a "V".... just push the wire underneath the panel and then pull it back down with the "V" pinching the "doodad". Then pop toward you with authority.... You all have any more good ones??????

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03-05-2001, 12:21 AM	#2
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	if your floats in your carb are stuck and you whack the **** out of it with a piece of pipe... the floats wont stick anymore (well for a little while!) ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-05-2001, 12:50 AM	#3
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	The tool for every occassion...... the BFH!!! BIG FUDGING HAMMER.........or sledge hammer....it'll fix anything!

03-05-2001, 01:08 AM	#4
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	When arc welding, never weld on a damp concrete floor when wearing shorts, it will shock the crap out of you. I mean, so I herd. ------------------ Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust 93lx 5.0 daily driver

03-05-2001, 01:19 AM	#5
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Put ChapStick on gaskets(mating surface) before you install them.For example,the thermostat housing,carb gaskets anywhere that you do alotta removal due to maintainance issues,etc.They won't stick to the surface,therefore allowing you to re-use the gaskets over again ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

03-05-2001, 08:22 AM	#6
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Petroleum jelly works wonders when putting hoses on. ------------------ 89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on! Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford! 12.824 @ 107.05 MPH PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01 MOS 67 Romeo

03-05-2001, 01:22 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	An arc welder on high can double as a cutting torch. A weed popper makes an excellent door panel removing device. Even the peskyist driveshaft bolts can be removed by a simple box end wrench. Just place it on the bolt hanging down, line up so you lay on your side, then kick directly down at it. A couple kicks will guarantee it losens. (Wearing thick soled shoes is recommended )

03-05-2001, 01:30 PM	#8
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	we all forgot the most important tool.... DUCT TAPE! ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html