Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 12:28:42 -0800
Reply-To: Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
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From: Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
Subject: tools question;
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For the mechanic types out there I have a couple of questions about tools.
I bought a set of sockets and combination wrenches from Sears (metric and
standard). My idea is to put them in a tool box to take with me on my 90
Westy Syncro adventures to remote places.
Well, I noticed that the set of wrenches and sockets are missing certain
sizes in the sequence. And there are many sizes that are duplicated between
the 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 drives (& regular/deep sockets).
So my questions are:
1. Are the missing sizes needed for a Vanagon?
2. Are the duplicated sizes necessary?
3. Are there other tools I should definitely take that are not on my list
below?
4. Are the Standard wrenches & sockets needed for anything other than the
Westy interior?
While I'm not a mechanic I am handy and don't want to feel helpless if
something simple breaks in a remote place. On the other hand the Westy has
limited space and weight capacity (especially so on these long trips I
take) so I don't want to take a lot of stuff I don't need.
Any way here's what I have:
METRIC sockets:
1/4"-- 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm ........... deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
3/8"-- 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16mm ........ deep sockets: 9,10,11,12,13,14
1/2"-- 17,18,19,--,21,22,--,24mm
STANDARD sockets:
1/4"--5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2..
deep: 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2,
3/8"-- 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (no 32nd increments
here)
deep: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16
1/2"-- 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16 (why the 21/32? and not 5/8?)
METRIC combination wrenches:
8, 9, 10,--, 12, 13, --, 15, 16 ,17, 18mm (are 11,14mm not needed?)
STANDARD combination wrenches:
--, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (would 1/4 be handy?)
In addition to the above I have added:
1/4 x 3" extension, 3/8 x 3" & 6"extensions, & 1/2 to 3/8 adapter
Metric Hex Keys: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm
Standard Hex Keys: 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4,
5/16, 3/8
Assortment of Slotted and Philips Screw Drivers
Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches
Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers
Large Channel Licks
Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape, assorted
connectors,
hack saw blade, small cinch ties
Thanks for your help.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe
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