My tool collection.

philw696 said:
It was a very common engine in the 70's and certainly did a fair bit of Motorsport especially Rallying.
I thought if anyone would know it would be you Tim.
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From that I'd guess Ford Pinto valve adjustment as i think they've got finger followers. The thing you might find amazing is up until the Mercury ive never bought a Ford.
 
Oneball said:
From that I'd guess Ford Pinto valve adjustment as i think they've got finger followers. The thing you might find amazing is up until the Mercury ive never bought a Ford.
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Spot on Tim for Pinto Valve Clearances and probably last used on a Sierra by myself.
I only had Capris which on the day I really enjoyed but wouldn't want one now.
MK1 2.0 GTXLR V4
MK2 3.0S
MK3 2.8i
 
So to summarise, it is a tool in all probability you will never use again, you can never throw it away 'just in case', and on your passing no one will have a clue what it is used for, and will probably be thrown away anyway at that point!!

I've 'inherited' a lifetimes tools mostly woodworking. I've boxes and tool bags of stuff. Going through it all i've pulled out the stuff useful to me, still mostly doubling up on my own, but what do you do with boxes of screws, plugs, drill bits etc? I can't throw them away (well I could) but taking up valuable space I need. Also if you haven't bought the stuff yourself its difficult to know what you have.
 
You never know Mike I might get asked to work on an old Ford but as I'm getting older like the cars the chances are slim.
I do get excited when I get my dwell meter and timing light out though.
If and when I stop working I will probably sell most of it on a specialist site we'll see.
 
philw696 said:
You never know Mike I might get asked to work on an old Ford but as I'm getting older like the cars the chances are slim.
I do get excited when I get my dwell meter and timing light out though.
If and when I stop working I will probably sell most of it on a specialist site we'll see.
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I fitted luminition to the Stag, err 40 years ago. I still have a little box in the glovebox with the original twin points and condenser, just in case. I wouldn't have a clue to set them up today, but, back when they were fitted I did!
 
philw696 said:
You never know Mike I might get asked to work on an old Ford but as I'm getting older like the cars the chances are slim.
I do get excited when I get my dwell meter and timing light out though.
If and when I stop working I will probably sell most of it on a specialist site we'll see.
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Nah, you won't be able to part with it.
 
philw696 said:
You never know Mike I might get asked to work on an old Ford but as I'm getting older like the cars the chances are slim.
I do get excited when I get my dwell meter and timing light out though.
If and when I stop working I will probably sell most of it on a specialist site we'll see.
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In costco last week filling up the van and infront of me was an old F reg (end of plate) MkII Cortina 1600E in fine fettle with a driver who was wirey and a string bean with Paul Weller hair and sunnies on, no shirt and probably pushing 80, a big beaming smile and getting comments from lots of people as to how good the car looked! To be fair it was tidy, I chuckled at the number plate, simple black with silver and just a tag under it saying Van Halen.
 
mjheathcote said:
So to summarise, it is a tool in all probability you will never use again, you can never throw it away 'just in case', and on your passing no one will have a clue what it is used for, and will probably be thrown away anyway at that point!!

I've 'inherited' a lifetimes tools mostly woodworking. I've boxes and tool bags of stuff. Going through it all i've pulled out the stuff useful to me, still mostly doubling up on my own, but what do you do with boxes of screws, plugs, drill bits etc? I can't throw them away (well I could) but taking up valuable space I need. Also if you haven't bought the stuff yourself its difficult to know what you have.
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An old mate of mine used to say "It'll come in handy - even if you never use it"...:)
 
Phil H said:
Nah, you won't be able to part with it.
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There is that as I've collected what I have over nearly 50 years and it's been around the World with me it could be a tough call but I'd rather someone want it and use them as intended.
 
2b1ask1 said:
In costco last week filling up the van and infront of me was an old F reg (end of plate) MkII Cortina 1600E in fine fettle with a driver who was wirey and a string bean with Paul Weller hair and sunnies on, no shirt and probably pushing 80, a big beaming smile and getting comments from lots of people as to how good the car looked! To be fair it was tidy, I chuckled at the number plate, simple black with silver and just a tag under it saying Van Halen.
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I was prepping the BMW yesterday ready for a road trip in 10 days time and took her out for a drive and people always love to talk to me about the car.
Mainly because they think it's the car that a famous and most wanted criminal in France was assinated by the Police in Paris but his car was the 528i.
I was listening to the Beautiful South yesterday.IMG_20260901_164242_HDR.jpg
 
philw696 said:
I was prepping the BMW yesterday ready for a road trip in 10 days time and took her out for a drive and people always love to talk to me about the car.
Mainly because they think it's the car that a famous and most wanted criminal in France was assinated by the Police in Paris but his car was the 528i.
I was listening to the Beautiful South yesterday.View attachment 152379
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It could be Rotterdam?

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philw696 said:
I was prepping the BMW yesterday ready for a road trip in 10 days time and took her out for a drive and people always love to talk to me about the car.
Mainly because they think it's the car that a famous and most wanted criminal in France was assinated by the Police in Paris but his car was the 528i.
I was listening to the Beautiful South yesterday.View attachment 152379
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Nice to see the period tinted lights.
Remember first driving in France 30 years ago and many daily driven cars still had the amber tint.
Maybe no glare, but can you actually see where you are driving?!
Wasn't it a requirement to buy tinted light covers when visiting France? I vaguely recall my Dad having a set for his Triumph 2.5Pi in the 70's
 
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