What tools are essential to you for repairs and diagnostics

[Matt_M]

I'm trying to build up my tool collection with a few specialised tools other then the regular screw drivers and spanners.

Recently bought a compression tester and am looking at getting a leak down tester next.

What else do you classify as a required tool for small engine repairs?

Ps. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

 

[fearofpavement]

Set of taps and dies
Good set of Allen wrenches
Good set of Torx wrenches (some LONG ones)
Impact wrench for removing clutches and flywheels
Mityvac for checking lines (hoses)
Good flashlight
Parts washer tank
Air compressor
Set of nutdrivers in metric and sae

Some sections cut out of old carpet makes a good and replaceable work surface that will keep little parts from going on holiday.

 

[dboyd351]

Carb adjustment tools - splined, single D, double D and Pac Man
Spark tester
nail polish or other sealant for sealing welch plugs
fuel line
fuel filters
picks, like dentist picks
1/4 inch nylon braided line for a piston stop
carb cleaner
compressed air supply

 

[Warped5]

 

[machinisttx]

No need for a church key here.

 

[Matt_M]

Fearofpavement what product from mityvac do you use for testing lines ? They have a pretty impressive selection of stuff.

 

[Matt_M]

And beer is an essential part of course!

 

[Fifelaker]

Hemostats
Deadblow hammer
Radio

 

[fearofpavement]

Fearofpavement what product from mityvac do you use for testing lines ? They have a pretty impressive selection of stuff.

The vacuum tester. Comes as a kit for bleeding brakes, checking vacuum and will also make pressure. It's essentially a hand vacuum pump. There are other brands out there as well. It is commonly used on older cars for checking vacuum motors, etc.

 

[z71mike]

Moped double ended flywheel puller
Modified carb screwdriver for seal pulling
Ultrasonic parts washer

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Just as essential as hand tools to me is a test log. I've seen many saws idle and rev no problem until sunk in a log. I keep a 20-22" lack log about 8-9' long behind the shop at all times.




Jimmy

 

[Warped5]

Fearofpavement what product from mityvac do you use for testing lines ? They have a pretty impressive selection of stuff.

The MV unit I have that does the vac & pressure is MV8255. Works well.

 

[exSW]

Mity Vacs are handy if you have a regular use for them.The seals in mine would dry up between uses.Go get it off the shelf set it all up and no vacumn,UGG!

 

[Fifelaker]

Didn't see it yet, so a compression guage.

 

[exSW]

Did anyone mention tach?

 

[belgian]

The AS search tool.....the saw troubleshooting wikipedia....

 

[IEL]

I often use a dewalt 20v cordless impact. Works just as well and I dont need to fire up the big compressor. Spark tester. A little painting scraper (the kind that take razor blades) for removing old gaskets. A soft hammer such as lead or a bronze block to prevent damage when tapping parts off. Electrical tester (for when you forget which way a switch goes). A thin pry bar for popping apart gasket joints. Feeler gauge for points and coil gap.