On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:31 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:

> This helped me with that spade connector the last time I changed the
> Syncro f#@%*g starter in a blizzard. Many times, at the completion of
> yet another Vanagon mechanical safari, my son or I exclaim, 'saved
> again by the special tool!" Never leave home without it :
>
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/11-inch-long-reach-needlenose-pliers-with-45-offset-jaws-39537.html?utm_term=39537&tag=froogle
>
> Miguel
>
   I second  the usefulness of those type pliers.   Mine have a
'dog-leg' jaw (Beak?) rather than a single curve.  I used them on my inline
(diesel bellhousing) starter 'plug in the wire" spade.   I also use them to
get my speedo cable itnto the housing behind the dash pod, that last little
bit until the plastic clip engages.   And for all kinds of other special
tasks.   Very handy.   They live in the top tray of my little road-kit tool
box.

  Don Hanson