Thanks for the shout out Jeff. I truly appreciate. I mostly work on old cars and use them brake drum tools quite a bit. Wish I had them distributor wrench’s. Mine are just some cheap ones that don’t work that well. Thanks again.
Jumping in as instructed. 😜. I have the same brake spring tool (that's what I always called it). I have both of the distributor wrenches. I haven't used them in years but planning on using them on a project car. Craftsman is in the house. Thanks Jeff!
Hello again, Jeff Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I still think the Blue Matco's ratchet is the right color for me Actually any of them will do nicely. I enjoyed watching today's video. Again thank you 👌
I just got through replacing cap, rotor and plugs on a 1985 C4 Corvette with SBC 350. After the new parts installed we discovered the distributor locking bolt was loose. And it took me 20 minutes to dig out my wrench to tighten it up then another 15 minutes to find the old SNAP ON timing light. But boy did I enjoy working on something so simple! And it only takes a paper clip to read the OBD1 codes……back when Chevy thunder ruled to road?
Lol, yep. If you know, you know. I've used all of them except the filter wrench, I've seen one, but not used one. I've never seen a craftsman tool that wasn't highly useful in it's time. Thanks for the video Jeff.
Jeff, congrats already on the viewership of the 8000 subscribers giveaway video! As a fellow ratchet collector, I would love to see you make a video on your routine for lubricating and maintaining your collection. I personally use Seafoam Deep Creep to wipe down all my tools to prevent rust. I lubricate any ratchet with 86 teeth or less with Superlube and greater tooth count I use Ultra Slick assembly lube with a few drops of Deep Creep to keep the pawl from sticking to the anvil when it's cold outside. I know this could be quite a production to go through the process, but I'm sure the longevity of a video like this would get views.
Thanks Jeff. I haven't seen one of those Craftsman Oil filter wrenches in 30 years. One of my kids bought me a Chinese version a few years ago. It also sucks.
Another great video. I own most of those tools. I use my brake tools, but I had to buy some smaller adjuster tools for Ford E brakes. Distributor wrenches are in a cardboard box on the shelf. I have one of those oil filter tools. I should have thrown it away thirty years ago. It would mangle the filter before it came loose. I wonder how they sold so many. I guess it looked slicker then a band tool.
I remember using all those tools, I never liked the oil filter wrench either. Ahh, the good old days when you could fix a car/ truck w simple tools. No scanners, no obd, just plain tools. You could sit in the engine bay of a truck, and not need a jack to work under it😂😂
Hi Victor yes hes doing good things over there!! im always trying to help the smaller channels,im small so i can relate to them!! you tube is hard!! thanks victor!!
I had both the brake spring pliers and adjusting spoon. My pliers broke and I was able to warranty them at Sears Hardware. The replacement pliers were a little shorter. I don't run into many drum brakes nowadays. Hope all is well Jeff!
Thanks Jeff , I must have three or four of the brake adjusting tools from various manufacturers and all made in Japan? They must have been the only ones able to make them back in the day. Thanks again
No there were US sourced ones as well, many made by KD Tools for various companies including Sears. You just got the Japan made ones, and yes they were common back then as well.
Hello again, Jeff Question for you. The other day you showed us the Bilitool. I am not sure if I spelled it correctly. I was hoping to take another look at it. Again thank you 👌
As someone who works on old trucks quite a bit those distributor wrenches seem super handy just haven’t pulled the trigger on any yet fun video as always
I have the drum brake tools also. Still have a truck with shoes. I net that filter weench is for heavy equipment filters. My dist wrench is way smaller. Thanks for the vid.
Hi Jeff, thinking about vintage tools, I was looking at those old school style speeder drive handles and it might be cool for a review idea. Currently snap-on and Mac Tools still make news ones priced at $65. The Mac tools has a quick release lock ring to hold sockets.
The only tool that I have that's in your video is a distributor wrench It's a new Britain not the script one it's the regular print which I believe is the lower cost one and no size on it but I believe it's a half inch I don't use it it's just part of my new Britain collection been trying to think of how it could be used beyond it's purpose I'm sure there is a possibility but I haven't found it yet lol thanks for sharing my friend take care
Yes, all of them. Yes, that oil filter wrench "works", but not as well as other designs. The cap style wrenches work better. It's likely that KD Danaher made that for Sears. The drum brake tool has a "P" makers mark meaning that Wilde made it for Sears. They are still in business in Hiawatha, KS. KD-Danaher (maker code "F") also made those for Sears in some years. Yup, the "spoon" was made by Daido tools in Japan (KD also made a version for Sears). I believe Sears tried experimenting with Japan sourcing for a time to save money and it "worked", but there was a bit of backlash and sourcing mostly went back to the USA. I bought a set of Japan made Craftsman (mixed in with USA made) wrenches from coworker who was retiring. If knew then what we know now........ The "Z" stamped distributor wrench I believe was also a K-D made product for Sears. Sears sold different ones for different make (Chevrolet, AMC, Pontiac, Ford, etc.). I think a walkaround of the Chevelle (including the cowl tag which I will decode if you want---it doesn't have the VIN, so you're OK) would be a good video as well.
Hi google i dont need much help with the 68 SS Chevelle the vin# starts with 138!!!!!!! true 68 SS Chevelle!!! it was never matching#S when i bought it though,different year 396 bigblock was in it along with different tranny!!
I’ve got a couple of neat vintage videos coming up. Another week or two probably. Dad had one of those spring tools kicking around. I never have grabbed one.
Great review and walk down memory lane ,mine flew away with the Thieving Tweeker twins , l didn't have the Japan one but l am going to have to get new. Distributor wrenches and brake tools cause most of the rigs l have are old school rigs 1937 to 2008 thanks Jeff
Jeff I have never seen that oil filter wrenche before. Good video my friend I don't know if I remember your brake drum video I'm going to have to check it out .
I've got a cheaper set of those brake spring pliers. I've been meaning to get around to ordering a better quality set for years now. I used to do a lot of brakes, not so much anymore.
Thanks for the shout out Jeff. I truly appreciate. I mostly work on old cars and use them brake drum tools quite a bit. Wish I had them distributor wrench’s. Mine are just some cheap ones that don’t work that well. Thanks again.
Keep doing your thing bro!! I genuinely think you're going to be a major player in the game soon!!
@@victorhoyt4352 Thanks man. I’m just out here trying to help the best I can.
I had that oil filter wrench. I used to use it all the time. Still have a distributor wrench.
Pretty awesome to watch the vintage craftsman tool videos because I pretty much have everything you show brings me back
Oh man vintage craftsman is in the house! Love it!
Jumping in as instructed. 😜. I have the same brake spring tool (that's what I always called it). I have both of the distributor wrenches. I haven't used them in years but planning on using them on a project car. Craftsman is in the house. Thanks Jeff!
Hello again, Jeff
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I still think the Blue Matco's ratchet is the right color for me
Actually any of them will do nicely. I enjoyed watching today's video. Again thank you 👌
Gorgeous shop
I just got through replacing cap, rotor and plugs on a 1985 C4 Corvette with SBC 350. After the new parts installed we discovered the distributor locking bolt was loose. And it took me 20 minutes to dig out my wrench to tighten it up then another 15 minutes to find the old SNAP ON timing light.
But boy did I enjoy working on something so simple! And it only takes a paper clip to read the OBD1 codes……back when Chevy thunder ruled to road?
You had me guessing what was that oil filter removal tool. Never seen one like that, great video Jeff!!
Thanks, Jeff!
Good stuff!
Lol, yep. If you know, you know. I've used all of them except the filter wrench, I've seen one, but not used one. I've never seen a craftsman tool that wasn't highly useful in it's time. Thanks for the video Jeff.
Dads got this exact brake shoe setup! They work well
Jeff, congrats already on the viewership of the 8000 subscribers giveaway video! As a fellow ratchet collector, I would love to see you make a video on your routine for lubricating and maintaining your collection. I personally use Seafoam Deep Creep to wipe down all my tools to prevent rust. I lubricate any ratchet with 86 teeth or less with Superlube and greater tooth count I use Ultra Slick assembly lube with a few drops of Deep Creep to keep the pawl from sticking to the anvil when it's cold outside. I know this could be quite a production to go through the process, but I'm sure the longevity of a video like this would get views.
Thanks Jeff. I haven't seen one of those Craftsman Oil filter wrenches in 30 years. One of my kids bought me a Chinese version a few years ago. It also sucks.
Another great video. I own most of those tools. I use my brake tools, but I had to buy some smaller adjuster tools for Ford E brakes. Distributor wrenches are in a cardboard box on the shelf. I have one of those oil filter tools. I should have thrown it away thirty years ago. It would mangle the filter before it came loose. I wonder how they sold so many. I guess it looked slicker then a band tool.
I remember using all those tools, I never liked the oil filter wrench either. Ahh, the good old days when you could fix a car/ truck w simple tools. No scanners, no obd, just plain tools. You could sit in the engine bay of a truck, and not need a jack to work under it😂😂
Two turtles is an awesome channel!! He's only been doing content for a few weeks, but is awesome!! I love his content and he's an absolute natural!!
Hi Victor yes hes doing good things over there!! im always trying to help the smaller channels,im small so i can relate to them!! you tube is hard!! thanks victor!!
I had both the brake spring pliers and adjusting spoon. My pliers broke and I was able to warranty them at Sears Hardware. The replacement pliers were a little shorter. I don't run into many drum brakes nowadays. Hope all is well Jeff!
Thanks Jeff , I must have three or four of the brake adjusting tools from various manufacturers and all made in Japan? They must have been the only ones able to make them back in the day. Thanks again
No there were US sourced ones as well, many made by KD Tools for various companies including Sears. You just got the Japan made ones, and yes they were common back then as well.
@@googleusergp thanks
Hello again, Jeff
Question for you. The other day you showed us the Bilitool. I am not sure if I spelled it correctly. I was hoping to take another look at it. Again thank you 👌
Those distributor wrenches bring back memories - unfortunately mine grew legs in the 90s.
As someone who works on old trucks quite a bit those distributor wrenches seem super handy just haven’t pulled the trigger on any yet fun video as always
I have the drum brake tools also. Still have a truck with shoes. I net that filter weench is for heavy equipment filters. My dist wrench is way smaller. Thanks for the vid.
I have never seen those before nice pieces of history
I have some of those. I don't have the filter wrench, but I've used one. I also have at least one distributer wrench and the drum brake tools.
Yes, I've used these two both in the army and as a civilian mechanic
Hi Jeff, thinking about vintage tools, I was looking at those old school style speeder drive handles and it might be cool for a review idea.
Currently snap-on and Mac Tools still make news ones priced at $65.
The Mac tools has a quick release lock ring to hold sockets.
High BigBrown there on the list!!! thanks for the suggestion!!
The only tool that I have that's in your video is a distributor wrench It's a new Britain not the script one it's the regular print which I believe is the lower cost one and no size on it but I believe it's a half inch I don't use it it's just part of my new Britain collection been trying to think of how it could be used beyond it's purpose I'm sure there is a possibility but I haven't found it yet lol thanks for sharing my friend take care
Yes, all of them. Yes, that oil filter wrench "works", but not as well as other designs. The cap style wrenches work better. It's likely that KD Danaher made that for Sears.
The drum brake tool has a "P" makers mark meaning that Wilde made it for Sears. They are still in business in Hiawatha, KS. KD-Danaher (maker code "F") also made those for Sears in some years.
Yup, the "spoon" was made by Daido tools in Japan (KD also made a version for Sears). I believe Sears tried experimenting with Japan sourcing for a time to save money and it "worked", but there was a bit of backlash and sourcing mostly went back to the USA. I bought a set of Japan made Craftsman (mixed in with USA made) wrenches from coworker who was retiring. If knew then what we know now........
The "Z" stamped distributor wrench I believe was also a K-D made product for Sears. Sears sold different ones for different make (Chevrolet, AMC, Pontiac, Ford, etc.).
I think a walkaround of the Chevelle (including the cowl tag which I will decode if you want---it doesn't have the VIN, so you're OK) would be a good video as well.
Hi google i dont need much help with the 68 SS Chevelle the vin# starts with 138!!!!!!! true 68 SS Chevelle!!! it was never matching#S when i bought it though,different year 396 bigblock was in it along with different tranny!!
Nice shop. I have an old craftsman speed wrench that still gets a lot of use.
I’ve got a couple of neat vintage videos coming up. Another week or two probably.
Dad had one of those spring tools kicking around. I never have grabbed one.
Great review and walk down memory lane ,mine flew away with the Thieving Tweeker twins , l didn't have the Japan one but l am going to have to get new. Distributor wrenches and brake tools cause most of the rigs l have are old school rigs 1937 to 2008 thanks Jeff
I got the brake shoe pliers and the drum brake adjuster wrench.
I have the distributor wrenches and brake spoon but it is stamped USA. Good show
Thanks Mundy for joining in!!!! yea my spoon says Japan but the distributor wrench is USA!!
Jeff I have never seen that oil filter wrenche before. Good video my friend I don't know if I remember your brake drum video I'm going to have to check it out .
I've got the Craftsman brake shoe pliers.
Jeff, When it came to brake tools, that was one area were my Dad and his friends and my uncles preferred Blue Point over craftsman not sure why.
I have the oil filter tool. Not great, but I actually used it a few weeks ago... Also have the drum brake tool which has been used exactly once...
Yes.
Yep, have the brake spring pliers and the adjuster tool. But nothing to use them on.
Yes my friend,did you forget about my chevelle?
@@jefftovani5535 No Chevelle here!
Giving me flashbacks and nightmares with the brake shoe tool
I got one of those old craftsman oil filter wrenches
We need a video on that Chevelle😊
Hello Nermash will do one soon!!thanks for checking in!!
+1 on that, including a view of the cowl tag (under the hood with a bunch of numbers on it) to see what it originally was.
Nice video! I have a craftsman distributor wrench, can’t remember which one. I also have a snap on one still.
Hi Tad thanks for joining in,much appreciated!!
I have those.
We called those message spoons...
Good stuff Jeff keep it coming. How do you heat/cool that garage lol
To use the old car show phrase, I have ones just like them, but they aren’t Craftsman brand.
Take a gander
I'm ganderin!
I've got a cheaper set of those brake spring pliers. I've been meaning to get around to ordering a better quality set for years now. I used to do a lot of brakes, not so much anymore.
I put brakes on the wife's car nobody turns rotors or drums anymore I had to buy four rotors 👍😎👍
I've got all of them but oil filter was young got mad because of the crushing and throwed it away
9/16 Chevy 1/2 ford
Hello rich you got it!! i still use the 9/16 on my chevelle!! thanks for taking a gander!!!