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• Re: engine removal 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:21:46 -0700
  ...Well, I use a ratcheting box end wrench for the upper two (a socket can be used almost as easily), and a non-ratcheting...
• Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 25 May 2002 18:44:05 +0000
  ...I had to double-check to make sure that I hadn't switched the ratchet to tighten, and kept a short cheater on the...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:29:11 -0600
  ...I use a medium length ratchet or breaker bar and tighten it well. Never looked in the Bentley for a torque spec... Sent from...
• Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 08:59:32 -0400
  ...Came with a socket end ratcheting attachment and other goodies and does the job. Its nicely chromed, has a rubber grip and in the...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:54:22 +1200
  >My biggest complaint about my Craftsman ratchet is the shape of the handle. >The guy who designed it should be shot. It has a...
• Re: Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 12:43:48 -0800
  ...Did the same for my 1/2" ratchet drive, nicer to handle especially on cold days. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  ...grease ( to keep the shavings from entering combustion chamber), 3/8 ratchet and extension, new spark plug, spark plug antiseize, half a pack of...
• Re: Real Cheap traction
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 17:06:15 -0400
  ...for two stock vertical bars; new top plate to carry two ratchet bars; new handles to clear each other. A lot of work, but...
• Crank Pulley-Off!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 13:14:28 -0400
  ...I found the best place to brace was to place the ratchet wrench with a breaker bar between the oil filler and dipstick, with...
• Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:00:17 -0500
  ...Along those lines, I used a Pro.Point twist ratchet > > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMv6deJChCE/UUfYBD-zAfI/AAAAAAAAHPY/EZ7OmDKqKvs/s720/Pop%2520top%2520canvas%2520tool...
• Re: First breaker-bar of the summer!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 18:19:07 -0300
  ...writes: > > I'm lucky that we have a 3/4" drive ratchet, it whieghts like 15-20 pounds > and scares > those nuts off any...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:21:43 EDT
  ...Jim, you should be able to use your 24mm socket with a ratchet or breaker bar. The trick is to bend the muffler heat...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:33:02 -0500
  A medium deep 24 mm thin wall socket 3/8 drive and a short breaker bar, not ratchet. I also remove the water pump...
• Need feedback on making a commercial space to fix *your* vehicle
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:07:40 -0700
  ...could work on your vehicle? You could use the tools there, ratchets, impact wrenches, benches, engine stand, etc. There would be someone there with...
• Re: Getting at a bolt
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:59:48 -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: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:46:38 -0500
  ...Very useful > tool. > 4-in-one combination screwdriver > Box of latex gloves > 3/8 ratchet, medium size. Too short won't provide enough torque...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 14:40:36 EDT
  ...I always use my 1/4 drive mini-ratchet and socket for this as I at least new about not over-torquing the bugger...
• FS Ring Grove Cleaning Tools / 1/2" Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 20:28:50 -0500
  ...Both for $20.00 + Postage http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/groveclean.jpg Ship from Dallas TX 75220 Shipping Weight 2 pounds --------------------- 1/2" Ratcheting...
• Re: Larger tire front storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 20:58:11 -0500
  ...Maybe the ratchet strap trick that Neil mentioned earlier.
• Re: Front heater valve replacement procedures?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:37:21 -0700
  ...However, I just discovered a new (to me) tool at my FLAPS (NAPA) called a "hose pincher"! This is a ratchet locking device that...
• Re: . Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:46:06 -0600
  ...Should you encounter left-handed threads, you simply remove the detachable ratchet head and turn it around. 2. There is NO need to reset...
• cv joint torquing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 23:07:45 -0800
  ...surely I can put enough force on these suckers with my ratchet.............. well, driving to work this morning, pulled away from a stop light...
• Re: HELP! oil filter stuck
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:56:31 -0800
  ...The cap style "wrench" that slips on the end of the filter and is designed to be turned with a 3/8" ratchet is...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Gmail
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:53:15 -0700
  ...am shopping for tools, what would you put in your shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet? > > adam Butler > Florence, TX>Close to Austin
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:37:15 -0700
  ...torque = your weight x the length of the breaker bar or ratchet. > > > > jonathan > > > > On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, monte merrick wrote: > > > >> say > >> > >> without the...
• Re: Wind Noise - standard top vs Pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:17:37 -0700
  ...i used a 1" wide tie down strap with a ratchet tightener ... opened both doors and had the ratchet hanging mid cab ... tightened this...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:25:46 -0700
  ...would you put in your > shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet? > > > > adam Butler > > Florence, TX>Close to Austin > > + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + > > rob@robertlpeters.com > www.robertlpeters...
• Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:29:31 -0400
  ...It's not a ratchet one but it does the job very nicely. I doubt if Channellock ever made a bad tool. Yours, David...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:09:20 -0400
  It looks like the drive side of those sockets is hex, but it should be square, like most ratchet drivers. Even my 3/4in...
• Re: Removing alloy wheel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:40:56 -0700
  ...I got a 16" long 1/2" drive socket wrench (not ratchet) and use a socket. Plenty of leverage. Will even take off impact...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
  ...Sears has a fairly good kit that comes with a 1/4" drive rathet, a 3/8" drive ratchet, and a 1/2" drive...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:22:44 -0500
  ...The impact boltouts can be >driven with a regular ratchet or ratchet and extension. They're found >in Sears stores with pneumatic tools. > >Here...
• Re: Partial engine drop for stripped exhaust stud
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 23:54:36 -0400
  ...Get am 8 point socket to work the tap with a 1/4" ratchet. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Some Comments on the Torque Wrench Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:22:42 -0700
  ...It is fully shielded in rubber, is a ratchet and has a digital read out. Whne you are tourqing it tells you what level...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:01:44 -0500
  FWIW I have done this on diesels and waterboxers with a chain hoiust (the ratcheting kind) and a metal saw horse. I cut two...
• repairs in SPACE
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:48:37 -0400
  ...Things as simple as operating ratchet wrenches and removing screws become tricky in the endless void. I thought people on the list might interested...
• water pump change
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 10:56:32 -0500
  ...Use two ratchets in opposition to remove the pump pulley bolts, use a long bolt that will catch somewhere to remove the last bolt...
• Re: Slipping Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:06:55 -0700
  ...The action is that the brake shoes wobble enough to move a ratchet that turns the adjusting star wheel. If the brakes are adjusted...
• Towing a vanagon on a trailer
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:25:40 -0500
  ...We chose nose first with two 2" ratchet belts through the cab and leading forward on the trailer. Doors close with not issue. Two...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:51 -0700
  ...Bought it after my good ratcheting crimper > got swiped, and after bad experiences with the FLAPS ratchet tool. > > AMP, 3M, Molex, Thomas & Betts are...
• Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:34:09 -0500
  ...I am using a 10-mm socket with a 1/4-inch ratchet, Would appreciate some step-by step instructions on moving the distributor...
• Re: Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:16:54 -0400
  At 07:47 PM 8/4/2009, Troy wrote: >A few days ago a person mentioned a rotator/twist type of ratchet. >While I...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 12:48:21 -0400
  >hey now, > >hmm, when changing my spark plugs today one fell out of the ratchet and back >into the spark plug housing. i tried...
• Re: Load in Van?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 19:42:48 +1200
  ...seatbelt points, then used two friction tiedowns (none of those awful ratchet types) on the bars to pull the bike's front end down...
• RE: The DGF and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 15:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...to green: >The head of the driver directly behind me instantly ratchets from side to >side looking over both shoulders at a high rate...
• Re: Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:32:40 -0700
  ...On old trucks I think we just used > a 1/2 inch ratchet drive. > > Thanks for the assistance. >
• Re: GoClaws are awesome! Playing in the snow report.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:06:17 -0500
  Hi Scott, I got version two that has the ratchet on the side instead of using the strap tool. When I searched which version...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:58:20 +0000
  ...BTW, my method of using the "ratchet strap" worked on the passenger side, but never worked on the driver side. Maybe I'll have...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:47:12 -0700
  ...When we did the rebuild over > the winter we used cheaper ratchet types - knowing they cut into the hose > after a while and were...
• Re: More Captain Chairs questions
  Historical mailing list - mike g.
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 22:25:54 -0700
  ...Now you are ready to simply ratchet the loose bolt back to snug. Easy wasn't it! P.S.....Mr. Sniffyhands???!!!!! Mick Reynolds wrote...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 20:55:15 -0600
  ...I make sure the car is in neutral and hold the ratchet and turn the tire. I seem to get better leverage that way...
• Is It True BenT BATHES IN FISH SAUCE Fridays
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:16:41 -0500
  ...in around '84 it was quite distinct, you could hear the ratchet from the car ahead -- unless a blow on the head has caused...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 20:27:19 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz > Was this just the result of a mechanic with an air ratchet and no > thought for the poor owner? > > > -- > > Wil > > > -- http://www...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:42:02 -0500
  ...I like to use a >> ratcheting box wrench but any will do. Slip it over te nut and let it >> hang, >> it will catch...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:50:38 -0500
  ...You are right when it comes to a lot of bolts/nuts......the 2 fingers on the ratchet rule always works for me, but...
• Re: Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 22 May 2010 04:10:57 -0500
  ...NAPA will order one for you for $45 or so, but the rest* >will point you to one of those screw-on ratcheting types...
• Re: cv joint repack/cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 22:58:14 -0500
  ...near > the wheel? socket 6mm long enuff to fit on a ratchet. any cool tools > > > > Not driving yet :) > > > -- > Joseph Fortino > fortino1@onebox.com - email...
• Re: Need feedback on making a commercial space to fix *your* vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:07:03 -0500
  ...could work on > your vehicle? > You could use the tools there, ratchets, impact wrenches, benches, engine > stand, etc. > There would be someone there with...
• Re: My own little garage....or shop as you english folks says.....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:27:05 -0400
  ...I feel good with a ratchet or a sanding machine in my hands.... If you don't try...you will never know! (that is...
• torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:11:05 -0600
  ...reverse at a certain point (maybe a bad tooth in the ratcheting mechanism). I took it back and this time Sears gladly replaced it...