Tools and Fixit Stuff

[Pete Masterson]

Stephen,

Blame it on a 'senior moment' ... of course, 12 mm is the size...

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA




On May 20, 2007, at 8:04 PM, Stephen Birtles wrote:

> use a 13mm on a half head you end up with bruised knuckles
> 12mm is the proer size. It is coincidentally the most im,portant
> wrench in the collection
> The famous half inch that fits almopst every lawnmower in the world
> and whenyou lose it just use the equally famous 12mm wrench luckily
> most modern tools sets sold today come with one of each
> So you can misplace twice as many tools
> Stephen 77fc35
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
> wrote:
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>> I have both English and metric tools... often the metric will fit a
>> slightly damaged English measure nut... and in other cases, the fit
>> is 'close enouogh' e.g. 13mm = 1/2 inch. And, as mentioned, the
>> generator may have a Japanese engine (in my case a Kubota). Some of
>> the appliances inside may also be Japanese or otherwise use metric
>> measure bolts/nuts etc.
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>> A volt meter or multi-meter (learn how to use it) is indispensable.
>> Low voltage is a frequent symptom that causes various difficulties.
>>
>> Pete Masterson
>> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
>> aeonix1@...
>> On the road at Lockhart Texas
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>> On May 20, 2007, at 7:05 PM, Rob Robinson wrote:
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>>> Metric tools do apply in some cases. I notice that there are a lot
>>> of metric
>>> nuts and bolts on my Kubota powered generator. I recently replaced
>>> the genny
>>> water pump, fan belt, thermostat, idler pulley with mostly metric
>>> wrenches.
>>>
>>> On 20/05/07, runnerful wrote:
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>>>> Hi Curt,
>>>>
>>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >>>> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>>>> Curt Sprenger
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Ginger,
>>>>>
>>>>> The Bluebird Options List for 1987 is on its way to you.
>>>>
>>>> Got it! Thanks. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, some tools should be carried, screwdrivers of various
>>>>> lengths.sizes, pliers, 1/4" drive socket set with shallow and deep
>>>>> sockets,
>>>>
>>>> I assume metric tools need not apply?
>>>> <snip>
>>
>>>> Yes, I hear mention of the voltmeter frequently hearabouts.
>> <snip>
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