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Old 01-03-2020, 10:55 PM   #13
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: KR Wilson Essential Tools for Flathead V8's

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Originally Posted by 35fordtn View Post
Don’t forget KR Wilson’s competitor was Manzel tools. While the selection is limited they made some fantastic tools for early v-8’s that when you know what you are looking at can be bought cheap. I recently bought a extra of the driveshaft bearing sleeve tool off eBay in a manzel brand for $19 and sold my extra KR Wilson at auction on there for $148, and on that particular tool I like the manzel just as much as the KRW
I have the Manzel cam bearing install and removal tools and the axle seal puller. All tools are in their wooden boxes. I got them at Hershey for $20 a set. I was happy.

I always thought Manzel took over for KR Wilson since they were also made in Buffalo, NY, but I guess I was mistaken.
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