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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 03:39 AM
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What tools would your guys say, would be the minimum to have in your tool box when building a Honda engine, either B-series or D-series?

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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torque wrench, engine manual, metric socket set, piston ring compressor... i would think thats the min...
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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micrometer
calipers
plastigauge - if that is even a tool
some rasps
feeler gauge
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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depends on what your doing
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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Hydraulic lifts... wait that doesnt fit in the damn tool box! Gotta go get a bigger one!
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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0 to 75 torque wrench, 2-3 mic, 3-4 mic, Bore gauge. ring filer, ring compressor, plastic mallet
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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empty visa, mastercard or american express...

or a combination of all 3...

torque wrench, a set of metric sockets both short and longer ones, a set of metric wrenches, pliers, assorted screwdrivers, a hammer, valve spring compressor, 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" to 3/8"s adapter, sharpie, sanding block, wd-40, micrometer, feeler gauges, a cup of motor oil for fitting rings

engine stand, jacks and a lift if possible...
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Is beer considered a tool?
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by troyb
Is beer considered a tool?
i would think so...
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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dead blow piston hammer.

i use a snap on.



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