Jenn
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What would be the best kind of socket set (1/4", 1/2", 3/8", range of mm etc etc) for general use on a 10m sailing boat with inboard engine. Does it depend on the type of engine?
If you are new to boating and enjoy maintenance buy a basic set of tools and then add to it as required such as allen keys, torx keys, etc.What would be the best kind of socket set (1/4", 1/2", 3/8", range of mm etc etc) for general use on a 10m sailing boat with inboard engine. Does it depend on the type of engine?
Have a look at these tool kits on Ebay.
I guarantee they have everything you will need for general maintenance.
Not the finest quality but certainly good enough.
I have had my set for about five years now and use it for car repairs, home boiler maintenance and all general household stuff.
Mine was just over 50 quid at the time but even at the current price it is still a great buy.
Click on the link and decide for yourself.
810PCS Tool Set Case Mechanics Kit Box Organize with Castors Toolbox Trolley | eBay
When you are bleeding a diesel injector pump dont you need an 8mm socket ? And on a BMC (Thornycroft) Engine are they AF or Whitworth.I carried 3/8" and 1/2" square drive sockets. The former were in a boxed set, the latter comprised an assortment of those most likely to be used.
The most commonly used sockets were : 10mm,12mm, 13mm, 17mm,19mm, and 22mm