Maintenance
techniques, tools and working facilities
Ring compressor
Cylinder hone Brake hold-down tool
Brake cylinder hone
Clutch plate alignment tool
To help the owner decide which tools are needed to perform the tasks
detailed in this manual, the following tool lists are offered: Maintenance
and minor repain Repair/overhaul and Special.
The
newcomer
to practical mechanics should start off with the
maintenance and minor repair tool kit, which is adequate for the simpler
jobs performed on a vehicle. Then, as confidence and experience grow,
the owner can tackle more difficult tasks, buying additional tools as they
are needed. Eventually the basickit will be expanded into the repair and
overhaul tool set. Over a period,of time, the experienced do-it-yourselfer
willassembleatoolsetcompleteenoughformostrepairandoverhaul pro-
cedures and will add tools from the special category when it is felt that the
expense is justified by the frequency of use.
Maintenance and minor repair tool kit
The tools in this list should be considered the minimum required for
performance of routine maintenance, servicing and minor repairwork. We
recommend the purchase of combination wrenches (box-end and
open-endcombined in one wrench). While more expensive than open end
wrenches, they offer the advantages of both types of wrench.
Combination wrench set (l/4-inch to I inch or 6 mm to 19 mm)
Adjustable wrench, 8 inch
Spark plug wrench with rubber insert
Spark plug gap aqusting tool
Feeler gauge set
Brake bleeder wrench
Standard screwdriver (5/16-inch x 6 inch)
Phillips screwdriver (No. 2 x 6 inch)
Combination pliers - 6 inch
Hacksaw and assortment of blades
Tire pressure gauge
Grease gun
Oil can
Fine emery cloth
Wire brush
Tap and die set
Battery post and cable cleaning tool
Oil filter wrench
Funnel (medium size)
Safety goggles
Jackstands(2)
Drain pan
Note: If basic tune-ups are going to be part of routine maintenance, it will
be necessary to purchase a good quality stroboscopic timing light and
combination tachometerdwellmeter. Although they are includedin the list
of special fools, if is mentioned here because they are absolutely neces-
sary for tuning most vehicles properly.
Repair and overhaul tool set
These tools
are
essential for anyone who plans to perform major re-
pairs and are in addition to those in the maintenance and minor repairtool
kit. Included is a comprehensive set of sockets which, though expensive,
are invaluable because of their versatility, especially when various exten-
sions and drives are available. We recommend the l/2-inch drive overthe
3/84nch drive. Although the larger drive is bulky and more expensive, it
has the capacity of accepting a very wide range of large sockets. Ideally,
however, the mechanic should have a 3/8-inch drive set and a l/2-inch
drive set.
Socket set(s)
Reversible ratchet
Extension - 10 inch
Universal joint
Torque wrench (same size drive as sockets)
Ball peen hammer - 8 ounce
Soft-face hammer (plastic/robber)
Standard screwdriver (l/4-inch x 6 inch)
Standard screwdriver (stubby - 5/16-inch)
Phillips screwdriver (No. 3 x 8 inch)
Phillips screwdriver (stubby - No. 2)
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