Don Coatney Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Wife bought new refrigerator storage stuff so I snagged the old ones for my wiring terminals and stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Here isa a real nice tool to make it eaiser to set the gap for the points. This tool eliminates the taking the dizzy out of the engine and you do not have to have the ppoints setting right on the point on the cam. refer to my posting on the use of a snapgap tool. I have two f these tools. Here is a picture of the tool. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 For filling my transmission and diff: It holds about a pint of oil, so a couple of shots and the job is done: Lumax Suction gun--amazon has them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I saw some in a big box store today from $6.50 to $9.00 most essentially the same thing. Be aware they are mostly plastic. Oil doesn't like plastic, so be sure you clean it out good when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeDan Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Here's the vintage toolbox that I put together for the trunk of my '39 Dodge... Dan Edited August 22, 2014 by DodgeDan 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) TOOLBOX ARSENAL: During the overhaul of that bleepin' Saturn, these magnetic dishes were a great investment: This metal drawer came out of a refrigerator that was 86'd years ago, the holes had rubber in them to keep from scratching in sides of the lower compartment; up to them holes takes about 13 quarts to fill. During the Saturn overhaul, I drained the auto transmission, that was supposed to only have 7 quarts of ATF, but I collected well over 12 quarts...nobody knows how that happened: I needed a spanner wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley, so I made one from scrap steel, one piece being part of a garage door opener linkage that was junked in the late 90s...that curved piece finally came in handy: Edited January 10, 2021 by JBNeal revised information 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus6948 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Picked up a Chicago Electric 170amp Mig Welder because I ran into a deal on a new unused unit a friend was selling for half of what it cost. I did some research and found some modifications that for about $50 in parts will turn it into a much better welder. I started the mods yesterday as the 220volt time delay relay arrived in the mail, this relay gets used on the wire-feed motor. I moved the power cord from the front to the rear of the welder, and the old hole on the front gets used for the adjustment dial on the time delay relay. Still awaiting a capacitor and resistor to complete the mods, they get added between the + and - rectifier plates and improve performance when welding thicker material and the cap is controlled by an added switch to remove it from the circuit for welding thinner gauge material like automotive sheet metal. The wife went to harbor freight and picked me up their mig cart at the tent sale this afternoon, I also got the wiring ready for the cap and resistor that are coming. I extended the ground cable and changed out the cheap ground clamp for a real one. The only mod so far to the cart is I added a pull handle to the front of the top shelf. Edited October 12, 2014 by linus6948 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 going to smooth out the ole arc a bit eh...good luck..hope it turns out to be the welder you need...no substitute for tools you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 we were at an estate sale and one of the items was a buzz box welder..not a bad unit..quite heavy built with variable control but sort stinger/grd leads was my only comment. I did a test of the unit stuck an arc....looked like it had never been use..no acrs, soot or burns about the stinger..50.00 an he is quite pleased with it..and at 50 amps is 100% duty cycle...a plus for small welders..he has since made a roll around cart and is happy as a peacock with his new welder..another toy to play with.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Picked up a Chicago Electric 170amp Mig Welder because I ran into a deal on a new unused unit a friend was selling for half of what it cost. I did some research and found some modifications that for about $50 in parts will turn it into a much better welder. I started the mods yesterday as the 220volt time delay relay arrived in the mail, this relay gets used on the wire-feed motor. I moved the power cord from the front to the rear of the welder, and the old hole on the front gets used for the adjustment dial on the time delay relay. Still awaiting a capacitor and resistor to complete the mods, they get added between the + and - rectifier plates and improve performance when welding thicker material and the cap is controlled by an added switch to remove it from the circuit for welding thinner gauge material like automotive sheet metal. 2014-10-11_13-55-31_377.jpg 2014-10-11_16-32-13_42.jpg 2014-10-11_16-32-26_961.jpg mig.jpg I'm sure you know to make to sure you secure the power cord through the hole in the back with something like this..... Edited October 12, 2014 by deathbound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 hello Mr. Romex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 yeah, whut wuz I thunkin, thatel nevir werk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 This will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus6948 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 The final modification parts for the mig welder, the capacitor and resistor I was waiting for finally arrived last night and I was able to get them installed. The time delay relay on the wire feed motor worked flawlessly all through it`s dial range of 0-10seconds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 My engine hoist & first major welding project. I built this for my dad when I was about 17 (1972). Everything but welding rods, jack & wheels was USAF surplus stuff we got free at the Hill AFB Auto Hobby Shop. This is a torch set I bought cheap at auction ($80) Here it is all cleaned up, with new hoses & my custom-built hose rack attachment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyO Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 A tip of the hat to member Jerry Roberts for info on my vise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyO Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 The final modification parts for the mig welder, the capacitor and resistor I was waiting for finally arrived last night and I was able to get them installed. The time delay relay on the wire feed motor worked flawlessly all through it`s dial range of 0-10seconds. 2014-10-14_16-17-01_348.jpg Nice capacitor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 A tip of the hat to member Jerry Roberts for info on my vise. Well thank you . That wasn't necessary . That must have been about two years ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 A tip of the hat to member Jerry Roberts for info on my vise. never seen one like that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus6948 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I`ve got a bigger capacity cooling fan on order for the last mod I want to do to the mig welder, I`ve added a Harbor Freight argon regulator and an argon/c02 mix tank. Right now I`m running a 10lb reel of hobart 030 solid wire and it feeds very well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Some rather unusual tools used in this garage... http://www.youtube.com/embed/96I_UrTOZF0 ... Quite clever actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Like it!, But- Looks like the shop employees don't have enough supervision? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I failed to see any tools Did not even sound like tools http://www.audiomicro.com/free-sound-effects/free-tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 what a waste....lol...my musical talent is limited to audio players.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) How many times have you heard, Gimme me a break please...? Well a variation on spelling but here we are, as of early this morning I have them assembled and ready for production... Edited October 27, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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