Max,
That wrench with adjustable jaws perpendicular to the handle is a monkey
wrench. Like a pipe wrench, it is usually owned by plumbers. I have a
couple of them that I inherited from my grandfather who was an engineer on
steam ships. Most of his tools are of the large variety. 3/4" drive socket
set, taps that are bigger than my water supply pipes. Neat stuff and I
occasionally find a use for some of them. Just remember, you can never have
too many tools.
Dave 72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: garage tools
>Well, here is more or less what I have on hand. For background on my shop
>skills I've replaced the engine in the B, swapped to an OD tranny (not at
>the same time), and previously did a complete rebuild of a Plymouth V8.
>Not to mention front end rebuilds, u-joints, rear spring replacement,
>regular maintenance, and occasional bodywork. Not that I'm an expert
>mechanic. But I always seem to have older cars, and I'm willing to try
>stuff (anyone else ever work on a Honda 600 -- air-cooled 2-cylinder
>chain-drive CAR?).
>
>1/4, 3/8 and1/2" socket sets. Ratchet drive and solid "cheater" bar drive
>for each.
>3/8 deep socket set
>Ballpeen hammer
>Small sledge
>Screwdrivers, flat and Phillips, assorted lengths and sizes (I don't have
>any PosiDrive yet, I keep telling myself I need some)
>Large adjustable pliers
>Assorted needlenose pliers
>Vise-grip pliers (only for when nothing else will do)
>Large and small crescent wrench (adjustable spanners)
>Large adjustable spanner, the type where the jaws are at right angle to
>the handle (what does one call this? truly invaluable)
>Combination wrench set (1/4 to 7/8" sizes)
>Box wrench set
>Ratcheting box wrench set (sometimes the only thing that works)
>Small combination wrench set (1/8 to 13/32")
>Allen wrench set
>Thread cleaner set
>Tap and die set
>Large steel wire brush
>Small brass wire brush
>Large mill file
>Large round file (great for enlarging holes)
>Small files (round, rat-tail)
>Bench vise
>Small bench grinder with wire brush wheel
>3/8" variable speed reversible drill
>Cheapo benchtop drill press jig for same
>Cold chisel and punch set
>Lots of odd metal and wood bits for banging, prying, etc.
>Compression tester
>Dwell tachometer
>Timing light
>Multimeter (mine is busted and only 2 functions work)
>12V test lamp
>12V air compressor (tire pump)
>Fluorescent trouble lamp
>Halogen work light
>Ancient soldering iron (I'm pretty hopeless with it)
>1.5-ton floor jack
>4 jack stands
>Safety eye shields
>A bunch of other stuff which is useful when I can find it.
>I'm sure I've forgotten some things, too. But this may help.
>
>And why not use your B as a daily driver? Since the first (known sickly)
>engine blew up 10 years ago, mine has only stranded me once -- and that
>was just a wet distributor, easily remedied after it stopped raining.
>
>Dan DiBiase had this to say:
>
>>Barney, you keep going on like this and you may
>>convince me to use my B as a daily driver when it's
>>time to replace my Jetta!
>>
>>Actually, a serious question - I know I recently saw a
>>listing of 'tools to bring on the road' but I'm
>>curious - what are the 'basic' tools to have in the
>>garage? I do very little to my car (fortunately, it
>>has needed very little!!! KW) but would like to become
>>more involved.... Listers, what are your thoughts
>>(open Pandora's box here.......)
>>
>>=====
>>Dan D
>
>
>--
>
>Max Heim
>'66 MGB GHN3L76149
>If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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