[Shop-talk] old people pouring gas

[eric at megageek.com]

Steve writes...

>I invested in a topside creeper:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGXSODA. 

I want to not only second this idea, but I will also encourage ANYONE that 
works on trucks or SUVS (but cars also), get one of these.  I don't use it 
as often as others, but I DO NOT consider doing some jobs without it 
anymore.

I would also pay twice the price for it, as it increases the comfort, 
visibility, and access when doing work.  (I have a lift also, but this is 
for topside work.)

I have changed many sets of plugs/wires/etc since getting it.  One truck I 
did before I had it, and again after I had it.  The time savings alone was 
about 3 hours.  Just not having to get out from under the hood is a HUGE 
savings.

BTW, if you remember I was having problems with my GMC 3500 and was 
suggested to replace the igintion system.  I did it with my creeper. Coil, 
rotor, cap, wires, and plugs for a V8 was about 40 mins!  I would estimate 
it would have been at least a hour longer (and whole lot less comfortable) 
if I didn't have the creeper.  Especially given the fact that the 
distributor is right on the firewall, below the heads.  The only way to 
really see it is from directly above.

(as a follow up on if that fixed the problem, the truck hasn't been stored 
in the damn garage yet, so I don't know if it fixed it, but I'm fairly 
sure it will.)

So I give it a HUGE vote.  Besides, why do you need a reason to buy a new 
tool?  8>)


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