clip 185 #1 Posted April 25, 2016 Hot tip: Put a dab of valve grinding compound on stripped screw heads and rounded hex heads when removing them. The grit fills in the voids and prevents the tool from slipping. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #2 Posted April 27, 2016 Hot tip: During assembly, put a light coat of lip balm on gaskets that might need to be reused in the future (carburetor, intake, etc). The gasket will be less likely to stick to the mating surfaces on the next disassembly. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #3 Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Hot tip: When pouring fluids out of cans, lay a pencil across the top pointing at your intended target. The fluid will travel down the pencil and the pour will be more controllable. Edited May 2, 2016 by clip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #4 Posted May 3, 2016 Hot tip: Use aluminum foil when masking areas for painting. Foil can be crumpled around odd-shaped parts, gas lines, axles, etc. and hold itself without the need for tape. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #5 Posted August 17, 2016 Hot tip: Use the tip of a large soldering iron to apply localized heat when removing a screw that has permanent threadlocker on the threads. The iron will not scorch or warp the neighboring paint and sheet metal like a torch. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota8338 115 #6 Posted May 7, 2017 Someone who thinks outside the box, and can see the individual trees in the forest! Good tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #7 Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Heat-shrink your ratchet handles to keep from accidentally marring that fresh restoration . Smear white enamel across the markings on your sockets and then wipe away . The paint will stay in the size stampings making them a snap to see . Edited May 7, 2017 by Digger 66 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,875 #8 Posted May 14, 2017 Tie an old sock around your wrist when doing overhead fluid changes. It will keep the fluid from running down your forearm. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,875 #9 Posted May 15, 2017 Thought of another one, when trying to remove a stubborn race apply a small bead of weld directly to the race. Maybe a quarter of the way around. As the weld cools it will shrink the race and it will pop right out !! I remember the first time I saw this done I thought, now there's something I'll never forget!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #10 Posted May 15, 2017 Nice one ^^^^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
