Top 10 Tools Tools for Teaching By Josh Smith, Assistant Editor TECHNICIAN: Brian Noel LOCATION: Sacramento, Calif. SHOP: Cosumnes River College Brian Noel is a professor of automotive mechanics technology, offering instruction on the Ford ASSET program at the community college level, in addition to a variety of traditional automotive courses. He has 14 years of experience repairing vehicles, previously working as a technician with a specialty in automatic transmission diagnosis and repair, as well as light duty diesel engine diagnosis and repair. Though he no longer works in a dealership, he has maintained several certifications, including Ford Senior Master Technician, ASE Master Technician and Advanced Level Engine Performance Specialist. Additionally, he is a California SMOG Inspector and Repair technician. 54 PTEN MAY 2016 VehicleServicePros.com 1Although this tool has been discontinued and replaced with the 18V MonsterLithium Compact 1/2” Cordless Drill (No. CDR8815), Noel likes the right extensions and swivels that come with this kit. Noel says he uses this tool for just about any job that might require a 1/4” drive air ratchet because it has a similar amount of torque, but is a lot faster. “The tool maintains great power until the battery is nearly dead, and the batteries recharge quickly,” he says, noting the drill has plenty of power, speed and battery life. 2 “This set has all of the essential metric sizes, combined with GearWrench’s great ratcheting mechanisms and a hand rack,” Noel says. “The GearWrench wrenches are so convenient and strong, that I rarely reach for a traditional combination wrench.” Circle 198 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 3 Noel says this impact wrench is lightweight, offers plenty of torque and can take lots of abuse. “Its small size and high power make it ideal for all types of repairs, and it will fit into spaces where a 1/2” drive impact gun simply cannot go,” he adds. 4 According to Noel, a nice service cart is a must have. “This cart is big enough to fit plenty of your most commonly used hand tools, power tools and accessories, putting them within easy reach of whatever job is in front of you,” Noel says. “There’s also room for parts and chemicals underneath, and it’s easily set up to suit your own personal preferences. All of the extra room that this cart created in my main toolbox was just an added bonus.” Circle 200 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 5This bearing puller makes it “amazingly quick and easy” to remove differential carrier and pinion bearings, Noel states. “By using the bearing race as part of the pulling process, it becomes possible to remove bearings that would otherwise come off in pieces,” he continues. ”This really speeds the process of setting up new ring and pinion gears where the carrier or pinion bearings might need to be removed and installed multiple times to get things dialed in.” Circle 201 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 6 “If you deal with threaded-on fan clutches, at all, this tool is the only way to go,” observes Noel. Utilizing the power of an air hammer makes even stubborn fan clutches a breeze, he adds. Plus, its long reach is perfect for diesel fan clutches where access is often an issue. Circle 202 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 7Noel says he can use this pry bar to persuade just about anything into moving. “Its also strong enough that it doesn’t flex under pressure like some other pry bars. This is my tool of choice whenever I need to pop out a CV axle, pry down a control arm or shift a subframe.” Circle 203 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 8 “This composite and titanium impact wrench packs tons of power into a very comfortable and lightweight package,” Noel notes. When he uses an impact wrench all day long, he grows to appreciate the weight savings and smaller footprint of the 2135Ti compared to other models. Ingersoll Rand has made a number of updates to the 2135Ti and currently offers the 2235TiMAX. Circle 204 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 9 Noel calls this set of sockets a “lifesaver” when working with exhaust systems. “These are slim enough to squeeze past subframes, oxygen sensors, driveshafts and whatever other obstacles might stand between you and an exhaust manifold flange or collector.” 10This is an ideal flashlight for an automotive tech, Noel attests, adding it puts out great light with an adjustable beam, and it lasts all day. “I’ve dropped mine way more times than I’d care to admit, and it still holds up,” he says. “Fortunately the bulbs can withstand a pretty good shock as well, so I haven’t had to replace the bulb with every drop like some other flashlights I’ve owned.” Circle 205 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com This automotive mechanics technology professor explains why these tools are worth having in the shop. Want to show off YOUR Top 10 Tools? For more information, email Josh@VehicleServicePros.com.
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