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Does anyone have a list of the sizes of wrenches and sockets needed for a Barth toolbox? I would like to eliminate those sizes not used on a Barth so I could lighten my toolbox, which now weighs about as much as a Volkswagon Beatle.


R.P.Muise 1994 Breakaway/Cummins 5.9/Allison transmission/Spartan Chassis
 
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they have wrenches that are both metric and english toolmaster each wrench has both sizes


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32', Regency, Cummins 8.3L, Spartan Chassis, 1992
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It really dosent matter.... Because no matter what wrech you need you will NOT have it... It'll be at home....


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35' Regency
1985
MCC Chassis
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Fuggedaboudit. You'll need combo wrenches, sockets, deep sockets (and ratchets and socket extensions in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2"), and flare wrenches in metric 6mm-28mm (and maybe larger) and SAE 3/16"-1-1/2". Plus Robertson (square drive #1-#3), Torx 5-80, Hex 1/8"-5/8". Plus screwdrivers of all sizes, ratchet screwdrivers, awls, drift punches, adjustable wrenches, and hammers.

OTOH, nearly every town has a mechanic with most of his teeth and a strong education (Liked eighth grade so much he did it four times), so you really needn't carry many tools at all.


Rusty


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'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

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All you need is 'Mr. Goodpliers" and a bashing tool. Smiler


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Here's my box. I think it was about 160 bucks at Autozone, but you can spend more or less. A set of pry bars is also needed. The little square hole screws that hold everything together use a different bit, so find one of those too.


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Danny
That is a nice traveller tool set. I think, besides the pry bars you need a torque wrench and a BFH.
Those "square hole" screws are called Robertsons. A set of robertson screwdrivers is a common thing up here. I like the way a robertson head screw will stick in the head of the screwdiver for easy one handed starting.
Don

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Here's my box. I think it was about 160 bucks at Autozone, but you can spend more or less. A set of pry bars is also needed. The little square hole screws that hold everything together use a different bit, so find one of those too.


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Cummins 6CTA 8.3 240hp
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BFH.... That reminded me back 30 years ago, I had a boss back in college who said, "Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer..."
 
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BFH.... That reminded me back 30 years ago, I had a boss back in college who said, "Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer..."
Or, you could try... mechanic
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"If it don't go, force it... If it breaks, it needed fixing anyway."


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Does anyone have a list of the sizes of wrenches and sockets needed for a Barth toolbox?


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Perhaps approach it from the "requirements" side of things.

What would you be willing to undertake as work in the parking lot or roadside far from home? Change a tire? Oil? Timing? Belts? Hoses? Fuel pump?

Matt


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I've got a test light, wire strippers, hammer, assorted screwdrivers, a pocket Ford "EEC IV" diagnostic reader and a set of sockets and wrenches like Danny has and a few adjustable type pliers... that's about it.

Spare parts consist of the old hoses, belts, idler pulley, distributor cap, wires, magnetic pickup for the distributor, electronic ignition module, fuses, electrical tape, wires and wire terminals. I'm sure some other small stuff too, that slips my mind, but not too much else.

I also do not carry a spare tire as tire vendors are easy to come by. If I need anything more than that, I'll call for road service or a tow. So far I'm doing ok like this.


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L-10 Cummins
Allison MT647 Transmission
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Ford 460 MPFI
C6 Transmission
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Since I frequently boondock (Real "boondocks" - like the Nebraska Star Party, 35 miles from the nearest town, Valentine, NE, pop 2,800 - Grand Island is 250 miles away), I carry tools and spares.


Rusty


MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines:  Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons.  Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

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Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering.
- Arthur C. Clarke

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I don't carry a spare, but I do carry a tire repair kit. and an air hose.


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