Scott B Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well I am well seasoned on the VT-365 in International chassis.And yes they also are miserable to work on in them.Anyways I just did a Set of Injectors in a 04 Ford Pickup.This was The first 6.0 in a Ford I have worked on... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif I think what really pissed me off the most about the job.Was having to hack 2 of my 3/8 drive Torx bits to do the pass side oil manifold and 5&7 inj.Oh yeah this will be worth a Laugh to all. while I was laying across the core support and Battery while working on the pass side.I feel this burning,And I mean really burning sensation in my crotch /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif .Well this was from a Rag I left on top of the Battery soaked with carb cleaner that I was cleaning out the Injector bores with.This shit soaked through My Pants and Set my Nuts On Fire!!,Which sent me flying into the house and into the shower.My wife found this very entertaining while I was In some serious Pain.So the whole ordeal did Not go that well. LOL..I think I will stick to Internationals you guys have my sympathies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqued_Up Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 If you think that is painful you haven't lost your balance while climbing around under the hood of a Superduty and hung yourself on the hood latch. I also slid right onto it hard /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby2.gif Now I cover the latch withfolded fender covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanik Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 At least that didn't happen at work /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott B Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have done alot of 7.3 Ford work over the years which is a cakewalk compared to this 6.0 .I bet you guys run for cover when you see a E-series 6.0 come in with problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickBaker Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I went to Autozone and bought a set of nutdriver adapter that i can use with my 1/4 inch drive wratchet. That makes the passenger side back two bolts a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 If you think that is painful you haven't lost your balance while climbing around under the hood of a Superduty and hung yourself on the hood latch. I also slid right onto it hard /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby2.gif Now I cover the latch withfolded fender covers. If I'm spending more than a few minutes I just unbolt the latch,take the silly wing thing and the powerstroke emblem off the shroud,and lay a moving blanket over the front.These few steps make it so much more comfortable (notice I didn't say easier) when laying over the engine. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hammer2.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott B Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Torqed-Up: If you think that is painful you haven't lost your balance while climbing around under the hood of a Superduty and hung yourself on the hood latch. I also slid right onto it hard /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby2.gif Now I cover the latch withfolded fender covers. If I'm spending more than a few minutes I just unbolt the latch,take the silly wing thing and the powerstroke emblem off the shroud,and lay a moving blanket over the front. These few steps make it so much more comfortable (notice I didn't say easier) when laying over the engine. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hammer2.gif I hear alot of good about topside creepers for Under hood jobs.But I have never used one yet myself.It seems they would limit alot to what you can do. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickBaker Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I bought a topside creeper from Matco. It works great /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif . Some of the larger techs say they don't feel as comfortably balanced on it. I'm only about 145 so it doesn't bother me. But it does make my job much easier. My tool man even let me try it before I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysonfordtech Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I love my topside creeper, some of the best money I have spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Nearly $400 for an over the top creeper from MAC in Canada... I'd want to try before I buy but it would be silly for me to buy one, now... The other two diesel techs want the shop to buy one but that would just cause hard feelings.... the shop will NOT buy two... For the pass side wave rail.... the T30 is available in 1/4 drive from many sources - the tool mongers only need to look a little harder. I also took a couple of fairly cheap Torx screwdrivers and bent them in the appropriate locations... HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmlew Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Since I'm pretty tall, I take the front wheels off and drop the lower balljoints onto 4x4 blocks of wood. Brings the top of the grill down to waist height... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmlew Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 http://www.tooldesk.com/products/productDetail.aspx+id+455 http://www.relproducts.com/ http://www.naparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=8562 http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=406&cat=Creepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul BDP Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 FYI. First of all I want to state that this is not an ad. There's a Motorcraft FAD on the East Coast Called B&I that sells Motorcraft to the Ford dealers in PA, NJ, DE, NY. They have a tool line with "Top Sider" creepers for under $300.00 It's the same creeper sold by the tool trucks. I turned one dealer on to them. He bought 2 for the shop. The Tech's fought over them...literally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Check out RTTP OVER ENGINE CREEPER TOPSIDER REL6600 REL PRODUCTS INC. $279.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mathus Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 ask your tool jockey to look for an atd brand model in one of his wholesale mags. they are the same and can be bought cheaper. i gave 189 for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frd senior master tech Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 top side creeper is the one of the best tools i have invested my time in borrowing. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I thought this topic was about installing injectors! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rofl.gif It's cool. Actually, I am getting interested in this topside creeper now. I bought a step from MAC tools thats about 18" high with a tool shelf mounted to the side. It's okay but I still need to pull myself up onto the trucks if I'm going in deep. It beats standing on bumpers which is neither safe for me or the owners paint or chrome. Good job posting links to all the on-line tool catalogs too! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Maybe we should start putting together our own directory of links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmlew Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 http://www.atdtools.com/Tools.html I forgot about this deal. They have a distributor 35 miles from me! They have some dist in Flint & Grand Rapids MI if that would help you canuks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGLR13MWZ Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Quote: Check out RTTPOVER ENGINE CREEPER TOPSIDERREL6600REL PRODUCTS INC.$279.95 For those of you that work for dealerships that are CTP (Commercial Truck Parts) dealers, you can get the creeper above from your parts deaprtment.Part # would be IREL6600 and they should be able to beet that price. If you are looking for stuff that you need try http://www.toolweb.com The CTP dealers can order straight through parts online and have it delivered right to the dealership. There are freight requirements though. One for UPS and one for commom carrier. Both freight policies work off of dollars purchased (dealers cost)Tool Web Creeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Giacoma Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 under 300 is still a little on the high side for me. ill settle with the black leather couch cushion i found on the side of the road, stylish and effective just watch out of the degas hose nipple on the radiator OUCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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