Diesel Power Tool List

The following is the required basic tool list for students entering the UAA Diesel Power Technology program. Each student is responsible for maintaining, securing and having available his/her own tools while attending classes. Tools must be identified with a personal identification mark.

A quality set of hand tools is a vital part of being a skilled technician.  It is anticipated that each student will add to this list on a needs-basis as she/he proceeds through the program. Traditionally, a tool vendor fair is held the first week of classes offering special student pricing. Please talk to your advisor if you have questions.

  1. Tool cabinet with wheels. Must be secure and have sufficient capacity to hold all items on this list. – Maximum recommended tool box width is 42”
  2. Flashlight
  3. Nitrile disposable gloves - box
  4. Pocket Rule: 6" standard and metric wit pocket clip
  5. Feeler gauge set - 45 degree angle, .001" through .035"
  6. File card
  7. File, round 10” long 3/8” diameter
  8. Combination wrench set SAE 12 point, long handle: 3/8” to 1-1/4”
  9. Blowgun, OSHA approved w/ rubber tip
  10. Pliers, groove-joint – 12” to 16”
  11. Pliers, slip-joint - 8”
  12. Pliers, locking with curved jaw 8”
  13. Pliers, wire crimpers for insulated and non-insulated terminals (Klein 1005 preferred)
  14. Dead-blow soft face hammer , 3-5 lb.
  15. 12” Adjustable wrench
  16. Outside micrometer 0" to 1" capability (analog)
  17. Allen wrench set, L shape ball hex, 13 piece standard
  18. Thread pitch gauge, SAE
  19. Tire pressure gauge
  20. Tire tread depth gauge
  21. Rolling head pry bar - 16”
  22. Safety Glasses: ANSI Z-87 with side shields (dark or mirrored items not allowed)
  23. Hearing Protection – head phone style
  24. Work gloves
  25. Gasket scraper
  26. File Handle
  27. File, mill, bastard single cut 10” long
  28. File, three square 10” long
  29. Combination wrench set metric 12 point, long handle: 8 to 19 mm
  30. Retaining ring pliers set, convertible
  31. Pliers, needle nose -  6” to 9”
  32. Pliers, diagonal cutting - 7” to 9”
  33. Pliers, wire strippers and cable cutter combo
  34. Magnet: Mechanics style with handle about 12" long
  35. Hammer, ball peen - 16 oz
  36. Hammer, hand drilling - 3 or 4 lbs.
  37. Mechanics telescoping inspection mirror
  38. Allen wrench set, L shape ball hex,13 piece metric
  39. Thread pitch gauge, metric
  40. Tire inflation chuck, dual foot
  41. Thread file set (metric and standard)
  42. Seal pick set
  43. Chisel and punch set
    • Cold Chisels:  ½” and  ¾”
    • Center punch 5/16” Starter Punch 3/8”
    • Brass drift ½” dia. 8” long chisel/punch holder handle
    • Pin punches: 3/32” to 5/16”
  44. ¼” Drive socket components
    • Ratchet and extensions 2”& 6”Socket set
    • SAE standard and deep 3/16”- 9/16”
    • Socket set metric standard and deep 5mm- 15mm
  45. ½” Drive components
    • Ratchet
    • Flex handle – 17” to 24” long Extensions – 3”& 6”& 10”
    • Socket set SAE 12-point.  ½” – 1-1/2”
    • SAE Socket set 12-point  metric 12mm – 24mm
    • ½’ to ¾’ drive socket adapter
  46. Battery service tools
    • Cable clamp pliers
    • Terminal cleaner combo
    • Cable clamp puller
  47. Oil filter strap wrench – ½” drive up to 9” diameter
  48. Flare nut wrench set – 6 point,  3/8” to 11/16”
  49. Flare nut wrench set – 6 point,  8mm to 17mm
  50. Torx ® socket driver set T15-T55
  51. Hacksaw: Frame and blades - (24 and 32 teeth per inch)
  52. Fluke Series model 87-V digital multimeter or equivalent, minimum standard 10 Meg ohm input impedance, 1ms pulse capture, True RMS with auto-ranging, fuse protection, 3 ½ digit display and auto polarity features
  53. Wire brush
  54. Screw drivers – Phillips head assortment
    • 1” x No. 2 tip
    • 3” x No. 1 tip
    • 4” x No. 2 tip
    • 6” x No. 2 tip
  55. Screw drivers – Slotted assortment
    • 1” x No. 2 tip
    • 3” x No. 1 tip
    • 4” x No. 2 tip
    • 6” x No. 2 tip
  56. 3/8” Drive components
    • Ratchet
    • Extensions: 2”& 6”& 10”
    • Socket set SAE 12-point ¼” - ¾”
    • Socket set metric 12- point, 8 mm to 19mm
    • 3/8" Universal joint ball swivel
    • 3/8” to ½” drive socket adapter
  57. Dial indicator set with magnetic base
  58. Range: 1” Graduations:  .001” (analog)
  59. Torque wrench: 1/2" drive 30-250 lbs. ft.
  60. Steel measuring tape, 12 foot long
  61. Torque Wrench, 3/8” drive 16-100 lbs. ft.
  62. 3/8” Drive pneumatic air impact wrench
  63. 3/8” Drive socket set SAE 6-point impact 3/8” to 15/16”
  64. 3/8” Drive socket set metric 6-point impact 8mm to 19mm
  65. Pry bar set,  4pc