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Just catalogged some special tools from FMC. Theres some curious ones too. A high side, and a low side egr tool for the 6.7. HMMMMM.........
UH, ever see a high pressure, AND a low pressure side on an egr valve?Meaning?
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UH, ever see a high pressure, AND a low pressure side on an egr valve?
It was 8 boxes for the 6.7 and the 6r140 trans.did yall get 2 crates of tools with 8 boxes each in them?
I dont think so. At least not now. The aftermarket will eventually have them (OTC makes a lot of them).Are those special tools for sale to the general public?
Lets say an independant shop wanted the Ford specific tools, could they purchase them from a Ford dealer?
No. Usually, the aftermarket is pretty prompt when introducing tools. But why would they need to bring out tools when the vehicles are under warranty? It wouldn't be profitable for them. The tools are only usable on that vehicle. Besides, they are quite expensive, and the dealers have to buy them whether they like it or not to keep their franchise. We have 3-4 million dollars worth of special tools (makes you wonder why its more expensive to go to the dealer).Is that to keep the Ford dealers service department busy for a few years even after the trucks are out of warranty?
Both. Most times, they are necessary, but occasionally we can make something else work.Are the tools absolutely necessary, or just a convenience?
There are special tools made for everything Ford has ever made.Are there any special tools for a 1990 F-250 or a 1982 F-150? So far I haven't run into anything too bothersome. Except for bleeding the hydraulic clutch on the 90. That was a bear of a job.
Catalog? Yep, thousands of them. Ford specific, no pictures, only part numbers. Specific tools might be identified singly, or by case numbers.Is there a catalog or something? When I go to flea markets and swap meets I sometimes see odd wrenches and such. It would be cool if I could identify them.