tools every SY/TY owner should have

[warmpancakes]

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-13000-Manifold-Spreader-Chevrolet/dp/B0009OR94W


exhaust manifold spreader dont be a hack and slot the holes use the proper tool, if you install them before the manifolds are removed they manifolds will go back on easily


snap on S9721A double swivel spark plug socket

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...d=1347&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[Sportmachines]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Good into Ken. Both tools make for a much happier syty owner. In addition, Autozone carries a single swivel 5/8 spark plug socket for under $10. We have several and make plug changes a breeze.

 

[nonova0074]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Nice, good thing snappy loves me ordering new tools to fill my box

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

snap on S9721A double swivel spark plug socket

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...d=1347&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

couple it with


http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=12884&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


and make plug changes a breeze, also the above extension is great for the trans bolts, add a small magnet to the inside of the socket to make re-install of the bolts simple. On the subject of trans swaps get a

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...4&group_ID=238&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

or a

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...0&group_ID=238&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

the longer extensions are great for the oil adapter on the block to remove the lines

 

[sy538]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

If you still have w2a, this is a must.

https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?A=SER774000_0120219865&An=0

Hook it up to the ic, pour in some coolant, turn on your pump and let it purge all the air while you do something else for 15 minutes.

 

[Throws]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

This thread is a good reason why I'm glad I don't have a truck account.

-P

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

This thread is a good reason why I'm glad I don't have a truck account.

-P

if you watch ebay you can grab some smoking deals on snap on tools 70-80% off

 

[QWERTYphoon]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

I am just waiting for this thread to turn into pictures of jackstands!

 

[Flys007]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

I am just waiting for this thread to turn into pictures of jackstands!

Beat me to it. :rotf:

 

[JSM]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Beat me to it. :rotf:

Jackstands are for the weak.

 

[Aeroking]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

zipties, duct tape, and ALDL cable.

I also always carry a couple fuses, and a welding glove, for checking spark plugs while the motor is hot.

 

[UR50SLO]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

I was thinking the same thing Jeff was!

 

[SEL777]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-13000-Manifold-Spreader-Chevrolet/dp/B0009OR94W


exhaust manifold spreader dont be a hack and slot the holes use the proper tool, if you install them before the manifolds are removed they manifolds will go back on easily


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Item description shows works best in pairs, and when installed prior to removal. So, how many do you need? 4, or 2 per side?

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

2 per side, 4 total if doing a complete motor removal there are cheaper ones out there but Ive had good luck with lisle tools ,

might be cheaper if you combine shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisl...QptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools#ht_1306wt_888

 

[Don W.]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Only thing I've seen so far that I like is the Rad funnel kit but even that is expensive. Cut the bottom off a plastic oil bottle. Works great. The Lisle spreader is a must. You can spread the manifold, heat it, spread it some more and make the manifolds so you don't need the spreader. At least I did.

Long extensions are a must have. But $80.00 Yikes.

Standard swivel plug socket works great.

I would add the Taylor plug wire remover as a must have.

A set of wobble sockets is also a must have.

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Long extensions are a must have. But $80.00 Yikes.

got my 24incher off ebay for 15.00 to my front door:tup:

 

[Beavis]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Beer

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

Beer

that goes along with the jackstands and a BFH

 

[Beavis]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

No one mentioned the Heat Wrench?

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: tools every SY/TY owner should have

buy a truck from a non rust belt state