Diesel Tools - Part 3

Threaded fastener that is identified by type, length, major and minor diameters, pitch, length of thread, material, tensile strength, and wrench size needed

• Sockets

• Screws

• Vise

• Wrenches

Used to determine if there is continuity in the circuit

• Telescoping Gauges

• Tensile Strength

• Thread Pitch Gauge

• Self-Powered Test Lights

Also known as stick welding

• Self-Powered Test Lights

• Small Hole Gauge

• Vise Caps

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Tool that is placed in a whole and expanded to measure the gauge to give the diameter of the hole

• Small Hole Gauges

• Telescoping Gauges

• Thread Pitch Gauges

• Vernier Calipers

Basically a box-end wrench designed to be used on a socket handle

• Vise

• Socket

• Wrench

• Tap and Die Set

Tools used in conjunction with sockets to provide a fast means of loosening and tightening fasteners (e.g. ratchets and breaker bars)

• Tap and Die Set

• Torque Wrenches

• Socket Handles

• Torx Drivers

Used for cleaning and ensuring thread integrity as well as repair

• Tap and Die Set

• Socket Handles

• Toolbox

• Torx Drivers

Used for measuring bore diameters and other clearances (also known as snap gauges)

• Small Hole Gauges

• Thread Pitch Gauges

• Telescoping Gauges

• Torx Sockets

Amount of stress or stretch it is able to withstand (bolt’s grade)

• Thread Repairs

• Vise

• Torque-to-Yield

• Tensile Strength

Used to check the thread pitch of a bolt or stud

• Small Hole Gauges

• Thread Pitch Gauges

• Telescoping Gauges

• Thread Repairs