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Tools and Supplies
Vendor legend
Vendor icon followed by SKU number (in italics) and rounded dollar cost excluding tax and shipping; see also vendor links
Harbor Freight
McMaster-Carr
Northern Tool
other online vendor
local vendor (e.g., Home Depot, Lowe's, AutoZone, Ace hardware)
Work area
- respirator mask 94785-0VGA $2 ¦ 5450T25 $14 pkg of 5 ¦ 1719440 $20 pkg of 10
- disposable oil/acid-resistant gloves for handling solvents 36118-2VGA $5 pkg of 100 ¦ 5283T6 $2 pkg of 12 ¦ 8505 $4 pkg of 25
- first aid kit local pharmacy/drug store
- pair of folding sawhorses, 1000 lb capacity 41577-1VGA $30 pair ¦ 8055T31 $75 pair, adjustable height
- 4x2x3/4 fiberboard (temporary table setup with sawhorses; useful for aluminum panel fabrication) local Home Depot/Lowe's/hardware
- pair of dollies, 30-inch width, 1000 lb capacity (moving around heavy boxes, chassis) 38970-7VGA $30 pair ¦ 00191 $48 pair
- label maker (like Brother PT70 Labeler) and label tape PtouchDirect PT70RF Brother Labler $15 with M231 1/2” tape $7
- pegboard with assortment of peg hooks and storage accessories approximately $350
- 2- or 4-light, 4-foot fluorescent low-temp shop lights 1619K83 $67 with 1683K14 blubs $25 pkg of 6
- rechargeable LED work light for undercarriage and contained spaces 97232-1VGA $20 ¦ 160899 $20
- fire extinguisher for class A, B (optional C), wall-mounted 6430T16 $35 ¦ 8889 $20 (no bracket)
- fire-extinguishing metal indoor waste container 4388T6 $50 ¦ 179110 $58
- roller mechanics work seat, 15-20” height 46319-1VGA $20 ¦ 1456603 $30
- work pad 93896-3VGA $12 ¦ 1446002 $20
- oil drip pan or mat Abzorb Oil Mat 355M 3×5' $22
- retractable 50' extension cord, power strips Home Depot
- workshop vacuum
General tools
Drivers, wrenches
- socket/rachet set, SAE 1/4 to 1” and metric 10 to 22mm 44808-6VGA $125 204-piece set
- combination wrenches, SAE 1/4 to 1” and metric 6 to 19mm 32647-8VGA $16 25-piece set ¦ 558298 $27 22-piece set
- screwdrivers standard, hex, Phillips, Torx, bit drivers Photo 258700 $25 63-piece set
- ball joint socket for suspension control arms My Tool Store 84688 (1 7/8” dia for 3/4” socket) $36
- 3/4”M to 1/2”F socket adapter (for ball joint socket) My Tool Store 407 $14
- torque wrench, up to 250 fl lb, 1/2” drive 46691-4VGA $105 ¦ 8976A12 digital $320 ¦ 1517292 $95
Drill and accessories
- drill bits, high-speed steel, TiN coated
- 3/32” 3022A33 $3
- 9/64” 3022A36 $3
- 3/16” 3022A39 $4
- 7/32” 3022A42 $5
- 1/4” 3022A44 $5
- 5/16” 3022A48 $8
- 7/16” 3022A57 $15
- 1/2” 3022A62 $19
- #10 (included in Breeze EzePak), replacements 8903A21 $3
- #30 (included in Breeze EzePak for 1/8” rivet holes), replacements 8903A43 $2
An alternative to individual drill bits is to purchase a complete set of bits: see 1611-4VGA $50 for a 115-piece, TiN set example (many of the bits are in sizes not used in this Mk3 build).
1611-4VGA $50 for a 115-piece, TiN set example (many of the bits are in sizes not used in this Mk3 build).
- step drill 1/8” to 1/2” bit for precision holes without burrs 89315A41 $23 ¦ 962152 $22
- wire brush, wheel set for drill 1341-4VGA $3 6-piece set ¦ 3320064 $10 5-piece set
- drill arbor for 1/4” and 3/8” wheel holes 93389-0VGA $3 ¦ 4568A19 $3
- drill cutoff wheels 96255-3VGA $4 5-pack 40-grit ¦ 45615A23 36-grit $1, 45615A83 $1 60-grit ¦ 1599688 $8 10-pack
- drill hole saw 7/8”, 1¼” and 2¼” Photo 93420-3VGA $30 6-piece set ¦ 4044A11 $77 6-piece set ¦ M0383 $80 13-piece set
Pliers, cutters, grips
- wire striper/crimper tool Photo 7007K92 $13
- hacksaw, heavy duty, 12” Photo 40766-3VGA $4 with 12” metal hacksaw blade 98172-0VGA $4 ¦ 4086A34 $31
- nibbling shears for aluminum fabrication 2508A11 $34 ¦ Eastwood 28191 Supercoup NR1 Nibbler Shears $35
- vise-grip C-clamps 96836-2VGA $8 ¦ 5105A21 $12 ¦ 1523700 $20
- C-clamp set, up to 6” 3063-9VGA $25 12-piece set ¦ 5027A16 $38 ¦ 156582 $10 3-piece set (requires two)
- vise-grip pliers 5369A1 $11 ¦ 15236 $12
- CV boot clamp cutter pliers Photo (to remove CV boots) 66573-0VGA $13
- CV boot clamp pliers (to set clamp in place)
- spring clamps 45975-4VGA $9 18-piece set
Other
- caulk gun 46077-0VGA $3
- pry bar 2529-4VGA $3
- claw hammer 47872-3VGA $3
- caliper, inner and outer measures 47257-7VGA $20
- tape measure 47737-6VGA $4
- straight rule 48” 1970A34 $32
- ruled T-square 48” 9444T11 $16
- files — rectangular, square, round, American-pattern, 6” to 8”
- rectangular 8248A14 medium $10, 8248A15 fine $11
- square 8248A23 medium $13, 8248A24 fine $8
- round 8248A18 medium $13, 8248A19 fine $10
Special tools
- rivet drill attachment with 1/8, 3/16 heads (converts drill into pop rivet gun) 98716A100 $60
- tube cutter 2764A13 $22
- jig saw metal cutting blade for custom aluminum fabrications Photo 4017A27 sheet metal $11 ¦ 399882 metal $10
- hand held propane torch to help remove rusty bolts, heat shrink tubing, dowel pins Photo (optional, see heat gun) 91061-6VGA $15
- heat gun for shrink tubing, flywheel dowel pin install (optional, see propane torch) 96289-1VGA $10 ¦ 151606 $20
- small hand roller to install insulation
- creeper 46087-0VGA $20 ¦ 145514 $15
- knee pads, rolling type 94749-2VGA $22
Automotive tools
- magnetic base dial indicator (optional for clutch dial-in procedure) Grizzly H3022 $32
- rubber-topped engine jack stands (4) Photo 38846-7VGA $18 pair with rubber pads 95952-1VGA $7 ¦ 144853 $19 pair
- engine stand Photo 144444 $100
- double tube flare tool kit for brake lines (Complete Kit has lines pre-flared) Photo 40878-4VGA $13
- flare nut wrenches, 3/8” and 7/16” Photo 97720-0VGA $40 4-piece set
- fuel and brake line curve templates 8416T14 (24” calibrated flexible curve) $15 ¦ stiff wire
- 7/16-14 threaded rod to make mounting studs (instead of bolts) for engine stand 98957A610 $7
- timing light
- grease gun 47466-5VGA $16 ¦ 403899 $40
- funnel 36578-3VGA adjustable $3 ¦ 1049801 $7
- gas can (for first engine start) 6498-8VGA pump $33 ¦ 33420 $6
- 12v battery charger 45005-6VGA $26 ¦ 167722 $60
- 2- or 3-ton engine hoist with leveler Photo 144847 $170 (2-ton)
- engine lifting plate (if hoist does not have a leveler) Eastwood 46077 $18 and 6' lift chain
An engine hoist can often be rented from a local tool supply company. You will probably need at least two separate daily rentals: one day to lift the crate engine up and position on the engine stand, and a second day to drop in the engine/transmission. Most hoists require a van or light truck to transport.
Breeze kit
Part of Breeze Automotive EzePak kit - tools and supplies
- Permatex Ultra Black Gasket Maker
- Bostik 1100 Urethane Sealant/Adhesive, gray
- drill bit, #30 (.129” dia.) for 1/8” Rivets
- drill bit, #10, HSS (.1935”)
- 1/8” temporary fastener (Cleco alternative)
- 3/16” temporary fastener
- pliers for temporary sheet metal fasteners
- rivet fan spacing tool
- automatic center punch
- Loctite (R) C5A Copper Anti-Seize
- Loctite 567 Teflon Thread Sealant
- Loctite 290 Wicking Threadlocker, .5ml
- Loctite 242 Threadlocker, Blue, Removable, .5ml
Supplies
See also Breeze EzePak supplies above
Adhesives, seals, ties
- 3M spray adhesive for dash and carpets Photo
- contact cement, brush-on
- 5-minute epoxy glue Photo
- J-B Weld cold-weld compound epoxy/hardener system for affixing T-nuts, brackets, etc.
- double-sided carpet tape for transmission cover top Photo
- silicone sealant, like GE Silicone II, to match panel anodized color, 3 tubes for panel installation (see also Breeze kit) Photo
- aluminum foil tape to cover panel gaps in cockpit Photo
- thread seal or teflon tape to create air- and watertight seals in threaded joints Photo
- safety wire to secure shock coils
- zip ties
- heat shrink tubing or special harness wrap for electrical connections
- duct tape for temporary attachments, general use; clean residue with acetone Photo
Do not use electrical tape anywhere on the vehicle. It will melt or get sticky during high temperature operations. Only use heat shrink tubing or harness wrap for electrical connections. Duct tape can leave a residue that should be removed with acetone.
Cleaners, finishing
- acetone for removing duct tape residue, aluminum and general cleaning
- brake clean, a non-chlorinated, non-petroleum degreaser for clutches and brakes
- engine degreaser Photo
- lacquer thinner to clean clutch surfaces before install
- Gojo pumice hand cleaner Photo
- emory cloth, various grades from medium to ultra fine
- steel wool
- Quik Detailer spray cleanup Reference, car wax and related supplies
- Lexol or Connolly Hide Food for cleaning and preserving leather seats
Other
- torque seal (in four colors) to monitor critical fasteners SkyGeek
- bucket
- large waterproof tarp to keep body buck dry in wet weather
- rags and disposable paper towels
- Sharpie black marker Photo
- roll of bubble-type insulation to protect surfaces
- metal primer spray paint
- black gloss spray paint
- clear coat spray
Engine fluids
- radiator coolant (ethylene glycol antifreeze) with water in an approximate 50/50 ratio Photo AutoZone AF-2000 Prestone $14
The FFR radiator capacity is 4+ gallons. Add 2 gallons of coolant and then fill to top with distilled water for the proper ratio. Coolant should not exceed 50% in the mix.
- engine oil 10W-30 for operations below 50° at startup, otherwise 10W-40 as recommended by Ford Racing Photo AutoZone VAL A/C 10W30 $4/qt
Make sure to change engine oil after the first 500-mile break-in period. After break-in, a switch to synthetic blend or full synthetic is acceptable, but not required. The Canton oil pan from Breeze requires 7 quarts. Use Motorcraft FL-1A oil filters.
- Wilwood Hi-Temp 570 Racing brake fluid for master cylinder Reference Summit Racing WIL-290-2210 $40/12oz
Silicone DOT-5 fluid is not recommended for Wilwood clutch and brake assemblies. DOT-5 can be compressed which may, under high performance conditions, result in a “spongy” pedal.
- Royal Purple Max-Gear Synthetic gear oil 70W-90 or multi-viscosity oil such as 75W-90 or 75W-140 for rear end differential, 2 qts
The IRS differential in the FFR Mk3.1 Complete Kit does not require friction modifier. Verify with manufacturer whether friction modifier is necessary.
- Pennzoil® Dexron®-III Mercon® ATF (automatic transmission fluid) Reference Walgreens $4/qt
The capacity of the T5 transmission is 5.6 pints, so purchase 3 quarts of ATF
- 90 to 91 octane gasoline fuel service station
- lithium grease cartridge for grease gun 40381 $1
- grease (open can) AutoZone VV632 $4/lb
Tool Cost Summary
Estimated cost range based on May 2008 retail prices before sales tax or freight.
| Cost Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tool category | Low | High |
| Work area | $800 | $950 |
| Drivers, wrenches | $174 | $192 |
| Drill and accessories | $400 | $667 |
| Pliers, cutters, grips | $178 | $304 |
| Other | $134 | $138 |
| Special tools | $252 | $322 |
| Automotive tools | $692 | $1103 |
| TOTAL | $2630 | $3675 |
The middle of the cost range is $3150.
