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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 | I was in La Grange this week ( yes ZZ Top's La Grange) and I decided to go into one of those old timey small town auto parts store. Looking at the Lisle display there it was the famous "Sneaky Pete". Well I just had to have it. I've read threads about this tool and since I plan to check the mains to see if I can squeeze them a bit more to get more oil pressure this may be a good time to check that rope seal.
I know this might open a pandoras box so I will examine before I go forth and replace the seal but at least I have the tool to get me in real trouble.
By the way it was only $8.00. I just think it is neat to have.
Rick..... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Not many found around in the stores anymore. I've had mine since I owned the first AD back in 1971 (1950 pickup) They do work! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 81 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 81 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | Iv still got mine in the orig. package. Bought it and used it around 1976,,paid for itself the first time.
Still see them on the Lisle, or HELP rack once in a while. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | | OLTrucks Unregistered | | OLTrucks Unregistered | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I also like the "chinese noose" type. Do I need to take a pic of it? Not sure what the proper name is. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 | I had to have one, so I searched ebay and found one.
A new original still in the package was $11.09 with shipping.
Thanks for the tip.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | The Lisle 2700 list price is only $10.99 and most auto parts still have them or can get them if you ask for them. And yes, they do work. I have saved lots of labor with GMC rope seals over the last 50 years. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | What about the Steal the Car tool, Canadian Drink, and Pool Cue?
They are kind of "Sneaky Pete" Too
Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | I am not knowledgeable to know what one is, so I googled and found this site too. http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt492.html
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 | What's the difference between a Sneaky Pete and a Slim Jim. And I'm not talking about the pepperoni stick Slim Jim.
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations" - Tom Magliozzi
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 117 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 117 | Napa still sells them,ask for part number SER 492. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | What's the difference between a Sneaky Pete and a Slim Jim. And I'm not talking about the pepperoni stick Slim Jim. After drinking 3 or 4 sneaky pete's you have to use a slim jim to retrieve your car keys after you locked them inside. | | |
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