New guy tool kit for the old mopars

[HALIFAXHOPS]

Been seeing a lot of posts like what is a timing light, dwell meter etc figure lets do a New to the car tool kit. We have them to expect a normal wrench/socket set and screwdrivers except that lets make a list of the not so common tools you want to have around

Here is my down and dirty recommended starter tools for a NOOB

Decent Tach/dwell/volt meter
Timing light
Vacuum Gauge.
Distributor wrench
Feeler gauge
Brake tools
Jack stands
Factory service manual or know where to find it online

A decent meter I found for a spare in my car is this on one line for about $30. Perfect first meter it does volt/tach/dwel/amp/ohm and temp. Works really well.

 

[MrJLR]

I would add a test/probe light.
One of my favorite tools. ....

Jeff

 

[bearman]

power probe

 

[Wojo68]

Never been a fan of electrical,,bout time I get off the shite and do it. I’ve got a lot of it to do. I’ll take all the advice I can. Thanks guys

 

[oldbee]

With all the ground problems we see- a 6-8’ long 14ga.wire with clamps at both ends(or maybe 2 to string together).

 

[khryslerkid]

A must for any car guy.
Check your engine temps and compare to your guages.
Check your trans temp, rear axle temp, wheel bearing temps.
Find the dead cylinder (it will be the cold one when checking the exhaust manifold.
All kinds of use around the house, fridge/freezer temps. Cooking/grilling temps, ect.

And for around $20...
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Non...535987773&sr=8-3&tag=hydsma-20&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

Good thread HALIFAXHOPS

 

[khryslerkid]

Magnets, grabber for those bolts and screws that get away from you.

Spark plug boot puller

Remote starter button (watch your tools and fingers!)

Pick set (these are for soldering but have a good assortment of picks)

 

[5.7 hemi]

Ya know, by the time you assemble all the tools you think you might need, it’ll probably be a roll away you’ll need to tow behind your car.

 

[Johnpat]

Where's the duct tape???????

 

[Bb70charger500]

Duck tape is a Ford tool box item ,we like to fix things right over here!