Standard or Metric

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Hoosiersailor

Well I didn't think it was that funny of a question but glad I was able to be entertaining.

It's funny because having worked on aircraft all my life most all of them are standard "Imperial" [SAE] including Canada Bombardier, Airbuses, Embraer, etc. all the way down to the rivets in 1/32nd sizes. However, I am now working on small Diamond aircraft and they are a mix of different metric and standard sizes.

Thanks for the help. Now I know I will just bring....everything.

Good idea.

[coopec43]

Originally Posted by Hoosiersailor

Well I didn't think it was that funny of a question but glad I was able to be entertaining.

It's funny because having worked on aircraft all my life most all of them are standard including Canada Bombardier, Airbuses, Embraer, etc. all the way down to the rivets in 1/32nd sizes. However, I am now working on small Diamond aircraft and they are a mix of different metric and standard sizes.

Thanks for the help. Now I know I will just bring....everything.

Don't forget a set of easyouts, a complete. engine gasket set, torque wrench, a spare starter motor

Seriously though (if someone hasn't already mentioned it) - a spare V belt for water pump/alternator, flexible water hose(?), spare starter motor(?)

[GordMay]

FWIW: The Yanmar tool kit, that came with my 1983/84 [?] Yanmar “2GMF15", contained:
10mm/13mm combo wrench,
12mm/14mm combo wrench,
17mm/19mm combo wrench,
22mm/24mm combo wrench
Phillips/flat screw driver.
All in a small plastic case.
That’s it.
It was suitable to perform routine, basic maintenance.

[Montanan]

[coopec43]

AND don't forget the small powerful magnet on a piece of string to retrieve tools/fasteners from the bilge and other inaccessible places.

[ullar]

Originally Posted by rls8r

Finally - I'd recommend carrying a battery-powered angle grinder. I was surprised by the number of things it can be used for - in addition to cutting away standing rigging if something untoward happens while cruising.

Second to that. It's amazing how you can convert a piece of scrap into a spare part with that and a simple hand drill.


And dont joke about torque wrench. Had a hard time finding that on Reunion Island when it was time to check engine head bolts after a rebild on Christmas Island. Finally got a friendly mechanic to borrow me one from a nearby garage.

[RaymondR]

A good stock of Vice Grips and an 18" pipe wrench (Rigid aluminium or cast steel) with an aluminium pipe extension (cheater) to fit over the handle. An extensive vocabulary of both blasphemy and profanity is also handy to have.

[Russ]

Despite what they say More is better
I just retightened my PSS seal with a 3/16 Allen wrench BUT the instructions said tighten to 6 lbs torque
I thought I had everything till I needed an inch/ lb torque wrench with of course a 3/8 socket with attached 3/16 Allen wrench on plus the 3/8 to 1/4” adapter for the 1/4 socket wrench
I already had 2 other large torque wrenches for the Yanmar
Remember you are self sufficient. You can most often fix it IF you have the tools
Ditto battery drill, grinder and Sabre saw

[Shrew]

Originally Posted by Jammer

My advice is to resist the temptation to bring "everything."

I bring "everything" only for the most commonly used drives -- 10mm, 7/16, 1/2 -- and yes for those I have end wrenches, deep sockets, and shallow sockets.

I pruned my sets and don't carry wrenches for rarely used sizes like 11mm or 5/8. There's always adjustable wrenches and vice grips for the odd situation that comes up.
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We used to do this when I used to ride Enduro dirtbikes many, many miles back into the woods. I carried a basic toolkit, spare tubes, and a small bike pump. The old 'rule' was you only worked on your bike at home using the tool kit from the bike. I only carried the wrench and socket sizes that were actually on the bike (hint, Honda and many other Japanese companies only use even sized metric). I only needed a deep socket in one place, so I only carried one.

I approach the same with my boat tool bag. I try to only carry what I need, though the toolbag is much bigger than the one on the bike.

[Goodxcharly]

Both and the usual assortment of tools you would find in a tool box. Nothing really out of the ordinary other than a couple of large wrench’s for the stuffing box.

[capnJ]

After many years sailing and fixing my boat is various lands, I switched to calling those two options "Standard" and "Imperial". The world decided long ago what standard means.

[Bill_Giles]

I am a retired aircraft engineer and cannot think of any hand tool that I’d willing leave behind from my former trade.

[Hoosiersailor]

Originally Posted by capnJ

After many years sailing and fixing my boat is various lands, I switched to calling those two options "Standard" and "Imperial". The world decided long ago what standard means.

Wouldn't it be nice if it was that easy...

[markiobe]

At least one metric adjustable spanner/wrench is a must

[windcastle1]

Get a cheap endoscope from Amazon for under $25 for your phone. Great when you have to see what’s behind that nut, bolt engine etc when your head is too big to look behind to see.🤗