Come along as we check out some of the best automotive tools to have in your tool box! Here are the tools shown listed in order: Cat Claw- …
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Come along as we check out some of the best automotive tools to have in your tool box! Here are the tools shown listed in order: Cat Claw- …
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My favorite tool is my gearwrench vortex set. They are passthru wrenches. I have the newer flex heads and the smaller ratchets. Not everyone loves those tools but the 1/4" can go places sometimes where no other tool can go. Sometimes there is too much offset for a box wrench and not enough room to get a full depth socket. Some starters need to have extensions go thru the body and I can get this tool and maybe a right angle helper to break it loose and get the bolt started and take it off. The 1/4" is close to a 13mm socket diameter, and probably close to 1/2 the depth of a regular tool. It is also extremely strong, they claim so anyway and I've used leverage and never broke one.
Those Milwaukee impacts are the bomb. I work in a caterpillar shop and there is not a mechanic in the shop who uses air or any other brand 1/2 inch or smaller (we use a lot of 3/4, so you still need air for that). I've got that IR gun and a 3/8 snap on that haven't been out of my toolbox in about 2 years. There are several mechanics who had other brand electrics, like snap on, who got rid of them to get the Milwaukee. I absolutely love them and recommend them to anyone who asks, and many who dont.
Something you should also try for troubleshooting is the Power Probe. It does not replace a multimeter, but it works along side it. You can quickly troubleshoot a lot of systems. Also, a good set of back probes for electrical troubleshooting are indispensable. NEVER stab wires or peel back insulation to check for voltage.
I also have that Lisle panel clip remover (the red one) and it works great, something to complement it is the Gearwrench panel clip pliers. Basically you slide the tab under, then squeeze the handle, and the clip pops out. It really speeds things up.
Everything said about the magnets and claw tools are completely true. Ive had mine since my first tool set when I started and watching this video made me realize how I take them for granted. They have saved my ass many many times as well. I recommend several sizes of magnets though, I keep one of those 1/4 inch ones like that, then a 1/2 inch or so, which can actually pick up wrenches.
i used the cat claw the other day to pull debris from a cylinder when i did the plugs. Somehow a piece of wiring harness fell in
any body heard about the power socket from IR??
that thing is beast!!!!
great video. I have an improvised plastic bowl with a magnet to keep all the nuts, bolts, and screws from disappearing.
I have to disagree with you about getting the 3/8" version instead of the 1/4" Milwaukee ratchet. I had the 3/8 at first and found myself using a 1/4" adapter on it ever time. Which in turn adds length and restriction. About a week after I got it, I traded it for the 1/4" version and haven't been happier. I use it all day every day. Never fails.
I'm glad to see a pro mechanic with some sense, Milwaukee box definitely saves money, u don't need everything snap on
I was looking for reviews of the M12 ratchet and here I am. It's amazingly difficult to find one where it's not a shiny new thing and they're reading the packaging and have never used it before. I really appreciate it and your channel looks really interesting. Thank you so much for putting together a really interesting video!
I'd also recommend the Milwaukee M12 right angle drill. It's not something you use very often but it's a life saver when you need it. Used it to drill out broken exhaust stud, broken motor mount bolt and drilling in fasteners in tight quarters. I'm just a backyard mechanic so I don't work on vehicles all day. I've only used it like 6 times but I don't think I would have be able to drill out those broken stud/bolt without lifting out engine.
what pc scan tool do you use ?