Tools?

[lee-type]

Good afternoon

What are the common spanner sizes used When restoring a E-Type

Cheers

[neal herridge]

Mostly AF sizes there are a few BSF/BSW spanners needed on the carburettors .
5/16 to about 1" AF covers most things with 7/16 to 3/4 being the most used.
A good socket set is needed to.
Neal.

[Heuer]

As Neal says, you just need a set of A/F spanners and hex sockets (long and short) for most jobs. No need to go mad as 5/16", 7/16", 1/2", 3/4" and 7/8" will cover most fixings. You will need a set of BA spanners/sockets (electrical, SU's) and buy individual large tools as you come across a need. Socket extensions, 'S' and 'C' shaped spanners come in useful for hard to reach items.

[JJC]

I suggest you move to an area with a top notch retail tool supplier, with every tool imaginable. You will add to your collection, no matter what you start with, on a weekly basis. Good luck !!

John

[Jeremy]

... And just a suggestion - I bought a 3/8" drive socket set midway through my E type restoration (only had a 1/2" drive set before) and it has been a godsend... The smaller diameter sockets get me into many areas where the bigger ones barely could and because everything is a bit lighter it's less tiring to use.
I also picked up a 1/4" drive set on ebay with AF, BA and metric sockets and that too has been brilliant.

[AshM]

[mgcjag]

For a restoration as you asked and not just general maintenance a 20 ton press is money well spent...not too expensive and very usefull for bushes, wheelbearings etc https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-H ... SwkV5aeV2F Steve

[JagWaugh]

As Neal says, you just need a set of A/F spanners and hex sockets (long and short) for most jobs. No need to go mad as 5/16", 7/16", 1/2", 3/4" and 7/8" will cover most fixings. You will need a set of BA spanners/sockets (electrical, SU's) and buy individual large tools as you come across a need. Socket extensions, 'S' and 'C' shaped spanners come in useful for hard to reach items.

I only rarely use "S" or "C" wrenches, but I have a set of stubby imperial wrenches that I use daily - they're great for working in close quarters.

Another tool which I use all the time is a 3" adjustable.

For larger sockets I have a set of metric, both half and 3/4" drive. I place 3 "V" shaped strips of brass (I have .8, 1, and 1.2mm stock) inside the socket to make up any difference as required. The brass gets a bit mashed up after a while, but it only takes a few minutes with the snips to make a new set.