Tag: tools


Tool Review – Coolant Pressure Tester

Mityvac MV-4500 Coolant Test Kit

While I continue to wait for all the parts I need to complete some upgrades while I have Sharka’s head off, I thought I’d do a quick review of the tool that made it all possible. This is the Mityvac MV4560 “Cooling System Pressure Test Kit.” And it’s a beauty.

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Tool Review: Spill-Free Funnel

Spill-free insert and radiator "cap."

Got bubbles in your coolant system? You need this. This awesomely-huge funnel is designed to help you burp your radiator without fluid overflowing everywhere.

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Mega Jack Stand Review 2 – Craftsman, MVP, and ESCO

Craftsman 3 ton high lift jack stand.

Part 2 of the MEGA Jack Stand Review. In here: Craftsman high lift 3 ton and the old welded stick style of 2 ton lift that used to be so popular. Also, the cliff notes for the whole review.

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Mega Jack Stand Review 1 – ESCO, Harbor Freight, and Torin

Sharka surrounded by an army of jack stands.

Part one of the revlimiter.net Mega Jack Stand Review. In this episode: the Harbor Freight 3 ton stands, the Torin 3 ton aluminum stands, and the ESCO 3 ton tripod stands.

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Air Compressor Drain Valve Mod

$30 worth of stuff to fix the $3 problem

700 words on replacing a broken air compressor drain valve with a totally awesome ball valve. Because what’s better than spending $30 to fix a $3 broken part? Not much, my friends, not much.

Except for doing all of this with the help of a small robotic scorpion.

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