My last Craftsman ratchet took three weeks, because the local Sears had no kits.


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Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
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1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

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I was lucky enough that none of the internals were broken. I guess the screws holding the retainer plate loosened over time and it just popped. I was even luckier that I found all the little balls and springs! I just cleaned everything up, put some gear lube in there and buttoned it back up.

Husky actually makes a really nice socket set. I wind up breaking cheap extensions or adapters but never splitting a socket. I even use the sockets on my impact gun with no worries.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
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