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• Re: Christmas tools...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:08:46 -0600
  ...The > thicker side walls sometimes don't fit into tight places and the ratcheting > motion may not go far enough to get a complete...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  Telescoping mechanic's mirror Telescoping magnet Spreader pliers Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) Stephen Mobile > On Jan 2, 2018, at...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine? and some info on floor jacks.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:15:19 -0700
  ...I took out > Totoro's > engine with a floor jack underneath and a 4x4 wooden beam > with a ratchet > strap up top. the ratchet...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 20:28:02 +0000
  ...I would much rather have a new gear wrench reversible ratcheting box wrench than anything else I can think of, for instance. Jim On...
• Re: Epilogue: Trouble after rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 09:15:18 -0700 (MST)
  ...I mean, break-your-ratchet tight. Tight! > Some rebuilders tighten it to 300ft/lbs, just so it won't come loose! Dave '71 Westfalia...
• Re: Steering Column bolts again
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:55:33 EST
  ...Use this to make the cones look like slotted screws, then just attack them with a screwdriver bit attached to a ratchet handle. Sean...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 08:19:28 -0700
  ...But my HF 1/2" ratchet? Well, the ratchet direction lever almost always slips into the wrong position while turning the wrench. This is...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 10:50:07 -0700
  I've been using Craftsman tools (combo wrenches, sockets-ratchets, screwdrivers) for decades. The only issues I had was a cracked 19mm 12 pt...
• Re: Friday: cool tool�Craftsman Ratcheting Open En d Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:09:53 -0500
  ...time I was there a year ago, Sears started carrying the > > "ratcheting" open end wrenches. Similar wrenches have been made by > > Facom tools for...
• Re: bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 17:26:31 -0700
  ...front nut, and a long extension and > stubby ratchet on the bolt, with the ratchet ending up near the > transmission. You can remove it...
• Re: Jack Stands
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:31:35 -0500
  Are the stands like this, with pins or dowels that hold the height setting, any stronger or safer than the "pawl" or ratchet type...
• Oil Light Update - To Mordor and Back
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 09:35 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Put the 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor on the 3/8" drive ratchet; Grab a hold of "killer" (the big, long Craftsman screwdriver...
• Re: Interesting Thing About My Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:46:57 -0500
  ...I suggest a set of these ratcheting ones < http://www.sears.com/imperial-7-pc-ratcheting-wrench-set-sae/p-00950461000P?prdNo=2&blockNo...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:43:01 -0400
  ...But if you want to spend less, I paid USD30 for a pliers-type with ratchet branded NAPA but made by K-D. Yrs...
• Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:16:17 +0000
  ...On old trucks I think we just used a 1/2 inch ratchet drive. Thanks for the assistance.
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 09:42:05 -0800
  ...I removed the OE spare tire bars above that hold the tire down on the carrier then used a ratchet strap at holes in...
• Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:52:46 -0400
  I had round ratchet handle that worked pretty well. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 7:17 PM, Jim Felder...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_cool_tool=97Craftsman_Ratcheting_Open_En?= =?windows-1252?Q?d_Wrenches?=
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:40:22 -0500
  >> I am afraid that we will be losing that great local source of quality tools in the near future. Sears may become online only...
• cv joint repack/cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:50:13 -0700
  question whats the best way to get the cv alen heads off near the wheel? socket 6mm long enuff to fit on a ratchet...
• Re: Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:50:48 -0500
  ...ME! > > > >I original bought this great "twist handle" 3/8" drive ratchet under the >HUSKY brand at Home Depot a couple of years ago...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_cool_tool=97Craftsman_Ratcheting_Open_En?= =?windows-1252?Q?d_Wrenches?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:46:26 -0600
  ...time I was there a year ago, Sears started carrying the >> "ratcheting" open end wrenches. Similar wrenches have been made by >> Facom tools for...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:04:11 -0500
  Sears has an adapter that goes between the ratchet and socket to measure torque: <<http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do? BV_UseBVCookie...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:28:23 -0500
  I took a couple of 1/4 ratchets into Sears for a warranty replacement, I'd bought two 1/4 drive sets on a...
• Re: Getting at a bolt
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:09:16 -0700
  ...All of the tin is installed around it, > so access is very tight - I can't turn it with a wrench, and my > ratchet...
• Re: cv 12 pt tool
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:49:59 -0500
  ...and the other is a hex, must use a socket and ratchet. eric.henning@bailey.com 80 westy
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:06:42 EST
  ...If you are using a fence post on a ratchet and applying a known weight to it, it makes a big difference. (as someone...
• Re: Craftsman wrenches
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:38:58 -0700
  ...This brings up questions > about Craftsman tools. > > At Sears, I saw some Craftsman combo wrenches with > swivel/ratchet heads (can't recall correct name...
• Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrench?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 11:09:23 -0600
  Johnny-- Saw your note-- > There has been quite a bit of mail on the 3/4" ratchet set lately >and I am planing on...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:40:59 -0700
  ...And the wire stripper and the ratcheting crimper from HF are still working just fine after a lot of use.
• Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - where to find ratcheting tool?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:15:08 -0700
  enjoyed the video. West Marine has a similar tool. Harbor Freight has an R-B-Y for $15 Any guidance for locating a quality...
• Re: Van related purchases today
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 12:55:10 -0400
  ...set = 14.99 Craftsman Socket set 50 sockets, metric and standard, ratchet, magnetic screwdriver, spark plug socket 39.99 needle nose pliers = 6.99...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - emergency/parking brake set-up
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:43:41 -0500
  ...They are longer, have more teeth in the ratchets, > and have a plastic cover over the metal shaft where you grab them. > > If you...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 15:13:19 EDT
  ...gutter that you could take a rope or better yet a ratchet tie down to the rain gutter. This would increase the stabilty of...
• solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:02:38 -0800
  ...I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping pliers, and by some of the OEM type connectors, i.e. one...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:52:58 -0400
  ...torque = force x lever arm torque = your weight x the length of the breaker bar or ratchet. jonathan On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, monte...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Fri, 25 May 2001 08:27:32 -0500
  ...Before I put new exhaust on my van, I got a set of ratcheting box end from Ace and they were super handy. The...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:16:05 -0500
  ...Mike TJ Hannink wrote: > How about this? > > http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18920-Ratcheting-Terminal/dp/B0002STTTI > > Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:46:40 -0500
  ...It's a "T" shaped device that ratchets to the proper tension then snaps over the top when the right torque is reached. The...
• WHICH WAY to adjust?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 09:50:36 -0800
  I would like to adjust my brakes through the holes provided to move those little ratchets that probably don't self adjust as they...
• Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:27:08 -0500
  ...A short 13mm socket, 3'extension, and a flex handle ratchet will get the job done. The flex ratchet with curved handle waorks best...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:26:40 -0500
  You can wrap a ratchet strap around the strut to compress it. Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk...
• Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:16:25 -0500
  ...Stanley makes one of those twist the shaft and it rotates the ratchet gizmos, but the Stanley tools are made in China now, so...
• [derivative} vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:38:43 -0500
  ...Over time I have seen reference to using the ratcheting style connector clamps, but never gave it much thought. Recently, I had to help...
• Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:04:44 -0500
  ...I have a budget, and am shopping for tools, what would you put in your shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet? adam Butler...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_[VANAGON]_Re:_Friday:_cool_tool=E2=80=94C?= =?utf-8?Q?raftsman_Ratcheting_Open_End_Wrenches?=
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:28:54 -0600
  ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I am afraid that we will be losing that great local source > of quality tools in the near...
• Re: [vanagon] Canoes on Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:51:30 -0400
  ...in advance -Ryan London >'90 Syncro Westy >Chicago I use a ratchetting (sp?) load strap over my canoe and hooked on to the raingutters...
• Re: hauling a GL on a UHaul auto hauler
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:01:10 -0500
  ...I have plenty of extra ratcheting straps, too. We will take our time and I think everything will be fine. Thanks, again and Merry...
• Re: RE: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 00:22:45 -0400
  ...1/2" so i can use it with the 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar, as the urge strikes, but the poundymiform is cheaper...
• Wanted ... Newer type parking brake handle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:15:56 -0500
  ...newer type that is longer and has more teeth on the ratchet. Anyone have one from a late '85~'91 that you can part...
• Re: fuel tank reinstallation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:01:20 -0500
  I used a long ratcheting tie-down strap with hook on it. Over the tank, one hook on the back lip and the other...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - emergency/parking brake set-up
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:45:52 -0800
  ...Vw has this trick of making the paw .......the thing engages the teeth of the ratchet flip over sometimes. Doesn't usually happen to...
• Starter bushing removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 15:35:10 CST6CDT
  ...If you're really cool you use an air-ratchet on the tap and just B-R-R-R-R-UP it out :) -dan
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:38:44 -0600
  someone writes: >James, >About the torque wrench, I'd go for the Craftsperson (9)44543. >It's got a 3/8ths drive biderectional ratchet...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:45:46 -0400
  ...folks: > > I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping pliers, > and by some of the OEM type connectors, i.e...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:34:00 -0800
  - a metric double ends ratchet wrench (8mm to 17mm) - a metric socket wrench set (8mm to 22mm) - a long nose plier - a long nose...
• Aluminum Car Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:25:17 EST
  ...Has tilt bed with ramps and ratchet tied downs for front tires. Full length fenders with four locked storage boxes. Bed length is 12ft...
• Re: Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:40:17 -0400
  ...Got it? So you slip it on the hub nut, and attach your ratchet in the ratchet hole...then push down. Mean time, with...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:36:29 -0400
  Remove the water pump pulley and use a breaker bar instead of a ratchet. Dennis >From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: RAlanen...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:25:13 -0800
  ...You can hold it in place with pressure on your ratchet drive using a short extension. It is the best way to get proper...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:46:07 -0500
  ...The special ratcheting crimping tool costs just under $40.00 but the result is fantastic. Mike Zoltan Kuthy wrote: > I am about to clean...