1969 Complete Tool Kit

[Joe K]

By the way I soaked several of these tools in vinegar overnight and then scrubbed them with an S.O.S. pad.  I would sometimes need to soak them two or three times more depending on how bad the tool was tarnished/stained to get them as clean as possible.  Several of the tools have some of the zinc coating worn off so one day I will have them zinc plated again.

Joe K.

[Joe K]

Can anyone who has the correct tappet gauges and file measure them?  I want to make sure I shorten my aftermarket ones to the correct length.

Thank you,
Joe K.

[DW69K0]

Looking good Joe!
Does your tool pouch have the small pouch slot for the feeler gauges on the back side?
DW

[Joe K]

Hi DW,

Yes it does have the pouch slot in the back.  That's one of the reasons I need to know the correct Honda length of the gauges so I can cut them to the correct size.  Currently they are sticking out by about a half an inch.

Joe K.

[DW69K0]

Joe- the feeler gauges are 85mm long.
Best,
DW

[Joe K]

Great.  Thank you for letting me know about the length of the feeler gauges, DW.  Can you also let me know how long the file is?

Joe K.

[Joe K]

This might be a dumb question because the parts manual shows the correct look of the spark plug wrench, but does anyone have an original tool kit with the longer spark plug wrench?  I attached a photo for reference.

Thank you,
Joe K.

[kp]

What nobody going to respond. I'm sorry but I don't have access to my kits so cannot give you a 100% factual answer but I'm 99% sure the correct plug spanner is knurled as shown in the manual. I don't have a length for you but hopefully someone can provide this
Dementors

[Joe K]

Thank you, KP.

[Steve Swan]

Joe, the original bags were foam padded and said "HONDA" on them.  the back side of bag had a little pocket to hold the valve clearance gauges.

[Joe K]

Hi Steve,

OK great.  I have the original bag then.  And it is in perfect shape.

Thank you,
Joe K.

[DW69K0]

Joe,
The file I have measures 110mm, but I have a small chip on the end by the hole, so I hope others weigh in. I had to go through several kits to find one mostly intact. I do not have a pristine contact file. The tang and the file face potions are equal lengths between the heel.
DW

[Joe K]

Thanks again, DW.  You're a big help.

Joe K.

[Steve Swan]

Joe,
The file I have measures 110mm, but I have a small chip on the end by the hole, so I hope others weigh in. I had to go through several kits to find one mostly intact. I do not have a pristine contact file. The tang and the file face potions are equal lengths between the heel.
DW

Duane, if/when you've a free moment, could you post a pic of the original file.  i don't think i've seen an original file since 4779 was stolen August, 1971.  Thanks in advance.

[Joe K]

Does anyone have any idea why there is a tiny hole in the top part of the file?

Joe K.