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If you ever need to rebuild a Japanese carburetor, buy some nice JIS screwdrivers. Thank me later!
by blamazon 4y ago
If you ever need to rebuild a Japanese carburetor, buy some nice JIS screwdrivers. Thank me later!
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoI work on small engines/powersport engines. Most of the carburetors are Japanese. I love my Vessel JIS screwdriver.
- mberning 4y agoVessel has a cool version that you can strike with a hammer to loosen tough screws. I think it’s called “impacta”.
- emsixteen 4y agoBeen looking for JIS screwdrivers which don't cost a fortune here in Europe, not had much luck. Don't quite need it before a few months from now but it's still frustrating!
- RobotToaster 4y agoThe Japanese company "Vessel" make JIS drivers that are generally quite well regarded and not too expensive.
- emsixteen 4y agoYeah, I'd buy their megadora ones ideally, £25+ per screwdriver is too expensive imo.
- blamazon 4y agoCheck out "Vessel Famidora 8 TD-800" on eBay or other places! It's a lovely kit and affordable enough for me in USA to stockpile them.
- emsixteen 4y agoCheers for the recommendation. Doesn't seem to be JIS though? It can be hard to tell and I'm no expert at all, but they seem to be normal Philips.
- blamazon 4y agoCould be a mistranslation thing. They lock into my vintage Japanese stuff really nicely in such a way as to make me think JIS.
- dotancohen 4y agoAli Express might not have Mag-quality tools, but they will likely have something sufficient at a decent price.
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