My brother and I changed the head gasket in an early '70's Chevy truck he had. We could each stand in the engine bay.
Tool talk
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1BROWNWRENCH
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I like a little elbow room.
oldngray
nowhere special
You sound like a doctor. They also like a lot of elbow room when they are in there digging around.
MAKAVELI
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That's why they make electric ratchets now.
1BROWNWRENCH
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Easy to overpower stuff in tight areas and on little things in those situations. I hate breaking little fiddly things.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Powered tools have their place. I just don't feel electrical is one of them.
MAKAVELI
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1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Oh, I have one. (2 , actually) I just don't use it everywhere.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
My electric DeWalt impact is very handy for certain situations.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Brushless?
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Not sure if it is. Supposed to be good for 300 ftlb. My CP ratchet has a rubber grip that has now swelled from the oil, so I'm waiting for a new one to come in. Grip won't stay put.
1BROWNWRENCH
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Got the DeWalt off ebay like new for $120
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Doubt it's brushless at that ft lbs. I have a Milwaukee fuel 1/2. Supposed to be 1,200 ft lbs removal.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Anyone got any chainsaw suggestions?
rod
Retired 22 years
I've got a Husqvarna 51 I bought new 15 years ago. Haven't had a speck of trouble with it. The Township has a Stihl and its been in the shop a couple of times in the last 5-6 years. Both times for starting problems. My Husky gets way more use than the Stihl.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I just inherited an 034 after my Dad bought a new Husky. Not so sure about an 80yr old with a new chainsaw...
