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I am building a thread for us vets (long time mechanics) to share some tips and tricks of using basic hand tools to help the noobs save some time and bloody knuckles.
Getting Started :worthless
Figure 1. Comparisons between standard and metric sizes.
15 Important Basic Hand Tools
Tips For Using Tools
Dykes
Phillips bolts
I have noticed that Phillips head bolts that are machine threads (screws into metal) are generally going to be stripped. A good way to ensure they do not strip out is to first insert the Phillips screw driver into the head of the bolt and give the end of the screwdriver a few firm taps with a hammer (almost like hammering on a nail). This will "shock or jolt" the stuck bolt loose from its resting place. (More so applicable with Atv/ motorcycles.)
Other Basic Tricks
To remove a stud with no head on it.
Screw 2 nuts that are the correct size and thread pitch for the corresponding stud. Screw both on one stud, yes 2 on the same stud, then put your open end wrench on the one nut thus locking the nuts together and twist the first nut that was placed on (the one closest to the supercharger) and unscrew it, lefty loosey, you will use the first nut, being pressed against the second nut sandwiching them together to back the stud out of the supercharger. once its off, use 2 wrenches and back the now tight nuts away from each other.
I am building a thread for us vets (long time mechanics) to share some tips and tricks of using basic hand tools to help the noobs save some time and bloody knuckles.
Getting Started :worthless
Figure 1. Comparisons between standard and metric sizes.
15 Important Basic Hand Tools
Tips For Using Tools
Dykes
Phillips bolts
I have noticed that Phillips head bolts that are machine threads (screws into metal) are generally going to be stripped. A good way to ensure they do not strip out is to first insert the Phillips screw driver into the head of the bolt and give the end of the screwdriver a few firm taps with a hammer (almost like hammering on a nail). This will "shock or jolt" the stuck bolt loose from its resting place. (More so applicable with Atv/ motorcycles.)
Other Basic Tricks
To remove a stud with no head on it.
Screw 2 nuts that are the correct size and thread pitch for the corresponding stud. Screw both on one stud, yes 2 on the same stud, then put your open end wrench on the one nut thus locking the nuts together and twist the first nut that was placed on (the one closest to the supercharger) and unscrew it, lefty loosey, you will use the first nut, being pressed against the second nut sandwiching them together to back the stud out of the supercharger. once its off, use 2 wrenches and back the now tight nuts away from each other.
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