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Motorcycle Forum / General / Harley / September 2008Yo! Roger M(OT except to gearheads)
Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the springs for the limited slip clutchs in a 'vette rear end? The Snap-On guy is a flake and won't stop at our shop, and the Matco guy didn't have one in the catalog we looked at. 18 years I worked at GM dealers and it was always a dealer supplied tool there, now I gotta buy one. > Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the springs > for the limited slip clutchs in a 'vette rear end? > The Snap-On guy is a flake and won't stop at our shop, and the Matco guy > didn't have one in the catalog we looked at. > 18 years I worked at GM dealers and it was always a dealer supplied tool > there, now I gotta buy one. No help from me I'm sorry to say. I've never run into the occasion to need a tool like that (yet). When I don't have something and it's not readily available locally I usually look online or make the tool I need. Sorry I couldn't help. nobody #1 > Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the springs > for the limited slip clutchs in a 'vette rear end? > The Snap-On guy is a flake and won't stop at our shop, and the Matco guy > didn't have one in the catalog we looked at. > 18 years I worked at GM dealers and it was always a dealer supplied tool > there, now I gotta buy one. but I will ask the local snap on guy if you want me to. He's pretty good but snap on has been slow in sending some tools lately. nobody #1 >> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >> springs [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > nobody #1 I got with the local Matco guy on Friday and he was no help. I don't know what's up with Snap-On. He stopped by back before last Christmas and I haven't seen him since. I've left messages on his phone and told him I've got about $300 worth of stuff I need, but I guess he doesn't need the money that bad. Took a knife from me, was supposed to get it fixed for me and disappeared. I have a J number for the tool out of the service manual, but the Kent-Moore site doesn't list it any more. I'm sure it's not a Corvette specific tool, but a special tool for posi rear ends. Heck, I can't even find one on Ebay.  Signature-- Old Crow '82 FLTC 'Pearl' '87 FLTC 'Fugly' '61 F-100 BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM >>> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >>> springs [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >site doesn't list it any more. I'm sure it's not a Corvette specific tool, >but a special tool for posi rear ends. Heck, I can't even find one on Ebay. To make a long story short, I have never been impressed by their sales staff or their executives. Nice tools but shitty service once they have your money! danl >>>> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >>>> springs [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > danl Mechanic's have come to depend on that truck showing up and the rep staying on top of their needs. Sadly in today's economy that sort of service has disappeared, I have found I can make most of the tools I need in less time than the truck can bring them. With the current economy I would expect to see further reductions in service as the local reps go belly up feeding fuel to the truck and eating credit extended to wrenches that are going broke and flaking. I would not be surprised to see Snapon change over to an entirely internet based sales model with in house credit cards, as it becomes more and more difficult to keep sales reps. Service might actually improve as there would be no middle man and only one week wait instead of 2 for warehouse orders. SignatureRyder Rick < > >> nobody #1 > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >site doesn't list it any more. I'm sure it's not a Corvette specific tool, >but a special tool for posi rear ends. Heck, I can't even find one on Ebay. call snap on if you have to, they will tell you what is up with the dealer, or order it online , have you looked at napa? or otc? (I don;t think I've seen one at otc come to think of it but it;s been a whole bunch of years now) Tom >-- >>> nobody #1 >> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Tom Heh, I even stopped at a tool truck pulled into the Firestone when my wife and I went to the mall yesterday. She just shook her head and walked into the mall. Found her in Kay's Jewelers when I got done. SignatureOld Crow '82 FLTC 'Pearl' '87 FLTC 'Fugly' '61 F-100 BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM >>> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >>> springs [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > specific tool, but a special tool for posi rear ends. Heck, I can't > even find one on Ebay. Can you order it from Snap-On direct???? I've got a Snap-On distribution center local to me and they allow walk-in/counter sales (or used to)........ SignatureSteve Irving (Irv) - BS#237/SLOB#12 http://www.users.qwest.net/~niteh/bike >>>> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >>>> springs [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > I've got a Snap-On distribution center local to me and they allow > walk-in/counter sales (or used to)........ Yeah, us too, but it ain't even in the catalog. Or Matco's Catalog, or OTC. Hell, Kent-Moore doesn't even list it on their web site. I'm gonna call the service manager I used to work for and give him the J number and see what he can do...he was on vacation last week. SignatureOld Crow '82 FLTC 'Pearl' '87 FLTC 'Fugly' '61 F-100 BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM >I got with the local Matco guy on Friday and he was no help. I don't know >what's up with Snap-On. He stopped by back before last Christmas and I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >site doesn't list it any more. I'm sure it's not a Corvette specific tool, >but a special tool for posi rear ends. Heck, I can't even find one on Ebay. Not sure if this will help any? but.... http://www.etoolcart.com/axleanddriveline.aspx?page=2 -- Terry H. BS177 Daily Thought: Some People Are Like Slinkies - Not Really Good For Anything But They Bring a Smile To Your Face When Pushed Down The Stairs. > >> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the > >> springs [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > - See if you can find out who the district rep is and call him. I called and asked them how was I supposed to get my Snap On sh.t warrantied since the guy only comes once or twice a month. There hasn't been anymore of that since. If you're on his route he has to stop, Snap On will not let him choose not to even if you don't buy sh.t from him every week. nobody #1 >> >> Got any idea where I can find the spring compressor to compress the >> >> springs [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > nobody #1 I passed the distribution center yesterday, but by then it was after hours. I think I'll make a phone call today. SignatureOld Crow '82 FLTC 'Pearl' '87 FLTC 'Fugly' '61 F-100 BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM |
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