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Auto Mechanics Technology
Required Tool List
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These tools should be of professional quality and should meet the standards of the automotive industry. Students must have their tools at school when they are attending classes at the college. The tools will be needed by the first week of classes. It is suggested that students insure their tools. DMACC does not insure student tools.
Optional Tools are listed at the bottom of page.
1. | Tool box (must be a roller cart or roller cabinet,
not to exceed 24" x 40") |
2. | 1/2” drive socket/ratchet set to include: - 7/16” thru 1-1/8” SAE sockets
- 12mm thru 36mm metric sockets
- breaker bar
- extensions
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3. | 3/8” drive socket/ratchet set to include: - ¼” thru ¾” SAE sockets
- 8mm thru 19mm metric sockets
- 9/16” and 5/8” deep plug sockets
- 13/16” spark plug socket
- 5/8” spark plug socket
- extensions
- universal joint
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4. | 1/4” drive socket/ratchet set to include: - 3/16” thru 1/2” SAE sockets
- 4 mm thru 15mm metric sockets
- nut driver handle
- extensions
- universal joint
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5. | Wrenches to include: - 1/4” thru 1” combination, SAE
- 7mm thru 22mm combination, metric
- 3/8” thru 5/8” line, SAE
- 10mm thru 18mm line, metric
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6. | Standard screwdriver set |
7. | Phillips screwdriver set |
8. | 24” Pry bar |
9. |
Torx bits/drivers to include: - T8 thru T60 drive
torx bits
- T8 thru T30 screwdriver
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10. | Chisel & punch set to include 8” brass drift punch |
11. | Pliers to include: - 7” to 8” needle nose
- 9 ¼” water pump (slip joint)
- 7” to 8” diagonal
- 10” locking pliers
- 7 ¼” pliers
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12 | Snap ring locking pliers - 10” length opens to 1 1/4”
- inside and outside True Arc
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13. | Hammers: - 16 oz. dead blow
- 16 oz. ball peen
- 32 oz. ball peen
- Brass hammer
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14. | Brake tools: - Brake adjusting tool - 8”
- Brake retainer washer tool, large and small cup
- Brake spring pliers, remove and replace and stretching
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15. |
Tire crayon -
Tire pressure gauge, 0 – 100psi, digital
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Tire tread depth gauge, 1/32” increments
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16. | Hex socket set -
1/16” thru 3/8” hex
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1.5mm thru 10mm
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17. |
Feeler gauge |
18. | Spark plug gap gauge |
19. | 1 ½” x 3 3/8” heavy duty gasket scraper |
20. | Plastic scraper |
21. | 6” wire stripper/crimping tool, 10 to 20 gauge |
22. | 12 volt test light |
23. | Blow gun |
24. | Air chuck |
25. | 6” pocket steel ruler |
26. | Outside Micrometer - 0" - 1" (with verneer scale .0001) OR
- 0-25mm
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27. | 0" to 1" dial indicator with magnetic base and clamp set with adaptors up to 6" |
28. | 0" to 6" dial caliper |
29. | Hacksaw frame with blades listed below - 4 - 18TPI blades
- 4 - 24 TPI blades
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30. | 10" Flat hand file with handle |
31. | Flash light with batteries |
32. | Oil filter wrenches (should fit small and large filters) |
33. | Universal terminal release tool (pick set) |
34. | Ignition spark tester |
35. | Terminal test probe adapter set
Examples
(the below kit meets the minimum requirements others may be purchased)
18001.10-Kit
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36. | Digital Multimeter
(specs and examples are listed below)
Specs - AC/DC voltage up to 600 V minimum
- AC/DC 10A (amps) capable
- Auto ranging preferred
- Volt metter impedance 10 mega ohms minimum
Examples (the below meters meet the minimum requirements others may be purchased) 22-811
www.radioshack.com 82334
www.sears.com EM700
www. mactools.com MDTECH or DM115
www.matctools.com EEDM504D
www.snapon.com |
37. | Plastic thread pitch gauge |
38. | Quick disconnect tools |
39. | Magnetic pick up tool |
40. | Inspection mirror |
41. | 12 foot steel measuring tape |
42. | Safety glasses (not goggles, not tinted and meets ANSIZ87.1 safety standard) |
43. | Magnetic parts tray |
44. | School supplies: - 4 - 1 ½” 3-ring binders
- 12 - #2 pencils
- 12 - Blue or black ink pens
- 1 - Highlighter
- 1 -Clipboard
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Optional tools may be purchased as needed.
Revised 11/19/12