I've got a deal for you -

[hammersley]

I just went over to Cummins NW here in Portland and they had a Cummins Tool Kit I couldn't pass up on... . They only have about 9 left and with a Power Booster Card they're ONLY $32+. They are KD Tools made here in the good old US of A and have the timing ratchet which according to the folks at Cummins NW is almost the cost of the kit. I'm attaching a couple of photos. Now I need some expert help on adjusting the valves... ...

 

[IWeiny]

I see a couple of interesting items in there. Could you explain what some of them are for. I have never, hopfully never will, torn down my engine so... I am thinking the "band" is for oil filters? What is a timing ratchet? I see something which is like a very large torq head socket? $32 for any specialty tool seems like a deal and with all the standard tools in the kit makes it seem even more sweet.



Thanks,

 

[777 MECHANIC]

Looks like it might be a barring tool.



MikeD

 

[hammersley]

OK here goes ---

You bet - I'll try - but for your info - look at this site for a 9" flexible K_D 3/8" ratchet - http://www.toolsource.com/ost1/prod...1603&mscssid=1BDDUWGLTVS92GDU00J74FSANHHG1UG7 they want $44/95 for a 9 1'2" and this one is larger than that - unless you only measure it to the flex joint.



1. Top left is a KD part no 2274 Metric Feeler Guage - from . 04 to 1. 0 mm



2. 3/8 6 pt sockets - 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 & 19 mm also a 3/8' to 1/2" adapter



3. KD # 72143 3/8" flexible ratchet



4. 14 & 15 mm 12 pt wrench



5. small flat screw driver



6. Timing Torx Socket for turning the engine over to get the engine on TDC etc for adjusting the valves.



7. 6" 3/8 extension



8. Oil filter wrench.

 

[MLee]

tools

the timing torx socket is a barring tool. it a lone from cummins is $32. 00. looks like you got a good buy. ENJOY

Marv.

 

[SRadke]

Pardon my ignorance but...

What is so special about a 3/8 flex head rachet?

-Scott

 

[RHoppe]

Hammersly , Do you have a part # , ..... I'm sure any of the Cummins stores would be able to get the kit or order it don't you think ? Look's pretty handy Oo.

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

Hammersley,



You got a screamin' deal on that kit. I bought one back when I bought my truck, in 96, and if I remember right, it was about $100 more than what you paid. It's paid for itself a few times, though.



Jim

 

[hammersley]

The Cummins folks told me

that they had found a lot of extra cummins parts and had a company put them together and that there were no more available... .

 

[John]

I wonder what the price is to non-members of the Cummins Booster Club? I let my membership lapse a couple of years ago.



I would should like to have that barring tool though!

 

[Extreme1]

Re: Pardon my ignorance but...

Originally posted by SRadke

What is so special about a 3/8 flex head rachet?

-Scott

After you use one you'll know. I have a Snap-On I got as part of a set of ratchets when I was a kid (thanks Dad) and it's very good to have on hand. Some mechanics I know use them as their normal ratchet.



SK are good tools. Unlike Crapsman, they rarely break. They do have a lifetime guarantee incase you do wreck one.

 

[RHogge]

Hammersley, would you PM me, I want to see if I could get you to pick me one up, THANKS.

 

[rweis]

Hammersley, would you PM me, I want to see if I could get you to pick me one up, THANKS.



Last time I changed the transmission fluid I needed to rotate the engine to get to the T/C plug. Would be useful for that plus the other goodies.



Bob Weis

 

[RJOL]

Originally posted by John

I wonder what the price is to non-members of the Cummins Booster Club? I let my membership lapse a couple of years ago.

John... Check with Cummins NW... If you were ever a member of the booster club, you still are. They quit renewals a while ago. At least that's how it is for Cummins NW in Renton...

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Doesn't Cummins - or anyplace else - offer a tool that helps you with the actual adjustment part of the valve lash job?



Wasn't there a little tool that helped you keep the clearance value you've reached - while you torque down the nut?



Matt

 

[RHogge]

Hammersley, can't get to you your mail box it is full, I want the kit if you can get one, will send you information when your mail box is available.

 

[Hammer]

Paid 35 clams for mine out east here at our local Cummins shop with our chapter discount. Still is a rocking tool set,the debarring tool is that much alone most places... ... . Andy

 

[hammersley]

Thought PM was empty

will help you guys out... ..... will check to see how many kits they ave left.

 

[John]

Hammersly, I was sorta hinting about that in my earlier post ( ) Any chance you could see your way to helping out a fellow TDR member and Washingtonian?



I know, I know, I'm shameless.



I sure could use that barring tool! And the rest of that tool kit too.

 

[hammersley]

Ok My Mail Box is now empty

I didn't realize that I had to clean out the SENT items in my mailbox - I hadn't even looked at that - but was instructed by Bill Fleming - so Now I can check you folks... ... . I coach Men and Women's High School Soccer, and here in Washington the girls play in the fall - we have a game this AM - but I'll check with Cummins and see how many of the tool kits are left.



Sorry about the confucion on the PM's.....