Any one of you interested in buying new tools, Sears has some good Tool sales this time of the year. they change weekly, and or sometimes just for a few hours in the evening. couple weeks back they had an extra 10% off between 6pm and 9pm.

I was down there this afternoon and picked up the socket set that removes damaged Nuts and Bolts.

Item# 52061 5 piece 1/2" drive, removes 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm and 19mm.

Item# 52060 6 piece 3/8 drive, removes 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, and 13mm.
This set comes with a blow molded case, and has the spaces for the above set to fill it up, which gives you 10 socket extractors.
Not a bad price, $20 instead of $40.

Item# 52154 screw-Out, damaged Screw removers. a 3 bit set to remove Phillip, Slot torx etc...

Each item was $19.99 marked down to $9.99.
I bought all three.

They also have a set of Gear Wrenches @ 1/2 price. think it is $35.00

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Charlie,
Can't keep a good man down.
Out picking the deals at Sears already!

Hmm, those tools remove damaged nuts, huh?
Did you have a complication with your procedure that you don't want to talk about?

Anyway, thanks for the tip.
Got a Sears outlet around the corner.

Welcome back,
Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

The Sears 3/8 flex head ratchet is my favorite.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

With both long and short handles is a must. I use the long handle to get at the bolt holding the alternator bracket to the engine. (up top)

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'70 F100 shortbed
'82 Diesel Westy
'83 Euro 300TD
Curtlo Viper
Yeti ARC
Surly long haul trucker

I need to get one of those long flex head ratchets. Hopefully my sears still has them with "USA" stamped on them.

The tools I listed are made in the USA.

I keep waiting for the long handle flex head 1/4" wratchet to go on sale. can you believe they want $40 for it? when a 3/8 flex head will be cheaper.

Hey Jeff , no complication from the procedure, just have to be careful to not go up.down stairs, lifting anything over 10#, do any stretching until the vein/artery heals. If it starts to leak, my wife is 911 me to emergency. one time in there was enough.

I can walk around, just can`t do anything, or my wife will kick my rear.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

OK, I did a run through Sears, and the stuff I posted that was on sale for $9.99, is now on sale for $17.99.

There is a 8 piece set of Craftsman wrenches like the gear wrenches Item# 22985
$79.99 on sale for $39.99 8mm - 18mm.

then a set of Gear wrenches Item# 35591. $89.99 on sale for $39.99.
Sale ends tonight when the store closes.

Not a lot of good deals right now.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I like the HF extendable handled ratchets.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

New Up-Date

I swung by the tool dept this afternoon, and they added a bunch more tools at 1/2 price.

34573, 9 piece 1/2" drive sockets 12mm - 21mm, reg $29.99 --$19.99

34574 5 piece 1/2" drive sockets 22mm - 26mm reg $29.99---$$19.99

44021 Gear Wrench Quad Box 2 wrenches with 4 sizes in each wrench
16 X 17, 18 X 19, 8 X 10, 12 X 13 $29.99---$14.99

30035 Gear Wrench 35 piece micro driver set $24.99---$12.49

44002 Gear Wrench 8 piece 8mm - 18mm $69.99--$34.99

44004 Gear Wrench 8 piece 8mm - 18mm Cap Stop box end $79.99---$39.99

44006 Gear Wrench Flex Head 7 piece, 10mm - 19mm $89.99---$44.99

44281 Gear Wrench Flex Beam 8mm - 19mm $79.99---$39.99
last year this set was $100 marked down to $49.00 these have a longer handle.

44034 Gear Wrench Stubby 8mm - 18mm, $69.99---$34.99

35720 Gear Wrench 20 piece SAE and Metric 5mm - 18mm $99.99---$49.99

22985 Craftsman ratchet 8 piece 8mm - 18mm, $79.99 - $39.99

31423 Ceaftsman Micro Tork Clicker Style 3/8" 25 - 250 ft lbs, $79.99 - $39.99

31425 Craftsman Micro Tork Clicker Style 1/2" 20 - 250 ft lbs, $79.99 - $39.99

There is also a set of metric 1/4" drive sockets think they were $29.99 - $14.99, 5mm - 14mm.

Hope this helps someone.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Looks like I'll have to mosey over to Sears and check out what's available.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I have a mix of Cornwell, Snap-On, Mac, Balkamp and Matco.

I use Craftsman for almost everything. I use Snap-On screwdrivers, Allen Bits, Torx and Splined drive bits for reliability.

For everything else, i.e., low torque applications, I use Craftsman...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

Watch the sears outlet stores. A bunch of them got in the professional wrench sets and they went fast and cheap. I'm so mad I missed out on them. I have one craftsman pro wrench. It's a nice long, fully polished wrench. I want the set!

I went to Home Depot for a couple 7 1/4" saw blades, then stopped at the Sears store to pick up a set of the 44281 Flex beam one`s. they only had one set left. headed over to pay for it, and then noticed someone stole the 19mm from the set.

there was only one set left of the 44006 Flex head, and 2 were missing on that set.

The guy said the manager would mark them down and place them in the clearance section. wonder if it will be marked from the full retail or sale price? I`ll head back in a while to check.

These prices are great, I saw one indivual 19mm Craftsman gear type wrench, and it was priced $26.99


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Any after-Christmas sales for Sears???

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

The ones here are having significant price cuts even on the large kits. I have needed some 1/2" drive deep metric and SAE sockets for a while...

Craftsman 43 pc. 1/2-in. Drive Socket Module - Tools - Ratchets & Sockets - Sockets & Socket Sets

Hell, that comes with a better 1/2" ratchet than I have...plus extensions and more shallow sockets than I have currently. I was going to buy some BMW parts in the spring to make my 745i go fast, but with tool blow outs like this it can wait.

Some of the 300-500 piece kits are reduced $100-300 too. Big drop if you are new to your own auto repair.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]