tools for engines

[DanielGelinas]

Hello,

I have been looking into buying a wrench to dismantle the needle valve assemblies on my engines (OS, FOX, ENYA, Brodak). None of the local hardware stores have anything smaller than 1/4 inch.  Anyone know where I can buy a wrench ON-LINE to disassemble  needle valves?
What do you use?
I find the vicegrips a little too rough for this sort of work.

Thanks,

-Daniel

[Tim Wescott]

Harbor Freight, Wholesale Tools, MicroMark, Tower, HobbyLobby

McMaster or Small Tools -- less likely, and probably more expensive (but top notch).

[Mark Scarborough]

you can look on ebay, amazon or others, I have a Craftsman ignition wrench set,,

in fact, a quick google netted this,,

http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Combination-Ignition-Wrench-Set/dp/B003BL04BK

[Jim Kraft]

I got a set of ignition wrenches back in the early 60's that I have been using for years. They are open end on both ends, and are graduated in 64'ths of an inch. I also have a pair of very small ignition pliers that are handy for some things.

[Dan McEntee]

  They will cal the wrenches "micro" or "miniature" these days as there is no call for them on automotive engines any more, but I believe Sears still sells them in standard and metric sizes. I have a set of each in my tool box at work and use the metric wrenches on printing presses and bndery equipment all the time. There might be some small wrenches used in other areas like appliance repair or refrigeration also. There is a type of wrench I have heard called "Bonnie" wrenches that are one ended and very thin, but not sure how small they go.
   Type at you later,
    Dan McEntee

[jim ivey]

Theres a Tatone giant teat stand foe sale on e-bay. in case anyone neeeds one.   ole john would git a kick out of that    jim

[peabody]

Although I am usually loathe to recommend Snap-On for much, they do make a wonderful set of miniture tools, and offer the smaller wrenches in several configurations.:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=528&store=snapon-store
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=529&store=snapon-store

I believe that their adjustable wrench: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=78210&group_ID=20360&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
is a good thing because it is made to high specs and therefore the jaws stay parallel in use.
Years ago they made a 4" adjustable (made in the USA!) that is great quality and a nifty piece for modeling.

I would avoid the cheap-o wrenches

Have fun!

[Gene O'Keefe]

I've been using a Craftsman ignition wrench set for the last 35 years....if Sears still sells them, that's what I'd
recommend...plus it's a "lifetime" replacement warranty.

[DanielGelinas]

THanks Guys, I'll chech these out!
Regards,

-daniel

[Lester Nicholson]

Ignition wrenches - NAPA.    Nick

[jim ivey]

auto zone.

[Garf]

Why would you pay Snap On prices for something available from Harbor Freight?

[peabody]

Quality, GARF....sorry that you didn't understand my statement....

[jim ivey]

sears atill has 4 in, adjustable crescents    13.95  WOW!!!!

[Bill Morell]

Quality, GARF....sorry that you didn't understand my statement....

All you have to do is use Snap On for a job and then TRY to use the same looking tool from Harbor Freight and Garf, you will begin to understand quality. Not knocking Harbor Freight completely but sometimes there is just no comparison.

[Bill Mohrbacher]

Check Moody tools - they have a full line of miniature socket and open end wrenches - model railroaders use them all the time - check micro mark or come up to the Toledo show.  When you are workiing with really small stuff like 5/32 nuts and in tight spaces, you won't be very happy with cheap tools.

[Jim Kraft]

As far as finding tools, Sears probably has the most complete tool supply around. A while back I was looking for a 1/4" 12 point socket for the lifter blocks on my Harley, and they were the only one that had them in stock. I had tried Auto Zone, NAPA, and several others with out success.