Required toolset
The staff at Portland Community College strongly recommends purchasing high quality tools that have a lifetime guarantee. Students have an excellent opportunity to purchase tools and tool storage at a substantial discount through many different vendors who support the Diesel Program.
It is recommended that students contact a Diesel Service Technology Instructor for guidance in the purchasing of the required tool set. Information on purchasing tools can be obtained by calling the diesel shop at 971-722-7275.
This tool set is adequate to accomplish the work required of the students during class and it will enable the students to accomplish the work required of them when they first are employed. It should be understood that technicians must continue to build their tool complement throughout their career.
It is understood that some pre-packaged vendor tool kits may vary from the PCC required tool list. If the vendor tool kit varies greatly for the PCC required tool list, speak to an instructor to ensure that your purchase will provide you with the needed tools to complete your classes. The tools listed are not meant to be a literal representation of the needs of our students but are based on the many years of experience by the diesel staff.
School’s requirement
| 1/4″ Dr. Socket set | |
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| Ratchet | 1/4″ |
| Sockets | 5/32″ – 1/2″ |
| Socket rail | 1/4″ |
| Metric | 5 – 12 mm |
| Socket rail | 1/4″ |
| Extension | 2″ |
| Extension | 4″ |
| 3/8″ Dr. Socket set | |
| Universal | 3/8″ |
| Speed handle | 3/8″ |
| Ratchet | 3/8″ |
| Extension (universal type) | 3″ |
| Extension | 3″ |
| Extension | 6″ |
| Extension | 10″ |
| Sockets 12 point | 5/16″ – 13/16″ |
| Socket Rail | 3/8″ |
| Sockets 12 point | 10 – 19mm |
| Socket rail | 3/8″ |
| Hex key sockets | 2 – 10mm |
| Socket rail | 3/8″ |
| Hex key sockets | 1/16″ – 3/8″ |
| Socket rail | 3/8″ |
| Torx, drive sockets | E6 – E16 |
| 1/2″ Dr. Socket set | |
| Flex handle (breaker bar) | 18″ |
| Ratchet | 1/2″ |
| Extension | 3″ |
| Extension | 6″ |
| Sockets 12 point | 7/16″ – 1 1/4″ |
| Socket rail | 1/2″ |
| Sockets 6 or 12-point impact | 7/16″ – 1 1/2″ |
| Sockets 12 point | 12mm – 24mm |
| Socket rail | 1/2″ |
| Adapter | 3/8″ to 1/2″ |
| Adapter | 1/2″ to 3/8″ |
| Adapter | 1/2″ to 3/4″ |
| Wrenches | |
| Combination wrenches | 5/16″ – 1 1/4″ (not ratchet wrenches) |
| Combination wrenches | 10 – 19mm (not ratchet wrenches) |
| Double offset open end wrenches | 5/16″ – 3/4″ |
| Tubing wrenches | 3/8″ – 3/4″ |
| Pliers | |
| Slip joint pliers | 6″ |
| Adjustable locking pliers | 7″ |
| Tongue and groove pliers (channel lock) | 12″ |
| Long nose pliers | 6″ |
| Diagonal wire cutter | 6″ |
| External snap ring pliers | Straight |
| External snap ring pliers | 45 degree |
| External snap ring pliers | 9″ flat tip for retaining rings |
| Internal snap ring pliers | Straight |
| Internal snap ring pliers | 45 degree |
| (Universal snap ring plier set may be substituted for individual snap ring pliers) | |
| Screwdrivers | |
| Slotted | 1/4″ x 6″ |
| Slotted | 5/16″ x 9″ |
| Slotted | 3/8″ x 12″ |
| Slotted | Stubby |
| Phillips #1 | #1 x 3″ |
| Phillips #2 | #2 x 8″ |
| Phillips #2 | Stubby |
| Hammers | |
| Ball Peen Hammer 12 to 16 oz. | |
| 4 lb dead blow hammer | |
| Air tools | |
| Impact gun (air or electric) 1/2″ 400 foot lb. | |
| Blow gun, OSHA approved | |
| Electrical tools | |
| Digital multi-meter, Snap On EEDM596FK w/spare fuses (see notes 1, 2, 3 and 4 below) | |
| Inductive amp clamp, Snap On EETA502C (see notes 1 and 4 below) | |
| Electrical probe kit, jumperkit18001.10-kit (see note 1 below) | |
| Test lead kit, Snap On MTTL700 or instructor approved equivalent (see notes 1 and 4 below) | |
| Battery terminal cleaner | |
| Electrical stripper | |
| 9.5″ electrical crimper w/cutter (e.g. Channellock 909) | |
| Test light 12 volt (incandescent bulb not LED) | |
| Butane micro torch | |
| Heavy duty remote start switch (e.g. Napa Part # BK 7760022) | |
| 400/150 watt heavy duty electric soldering iron (e.g. Wall Lenk LG400C) | |
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| Punches and chisels | |
| Pin punch | 1/8″ |
| Pin punch | 1/4″ |
| Center punch | 3/8″ |
| Chisel | 1/2″ |
| Chisel | 1/4″ |
| Starter punch | 3/8″ |
| Brass drift | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Hacksaw | |
| Dial caliper (not digital) | 6″ range |
| Magnetic base dial indicator | 1″ range |
| Gasket scraper | |
| Pry bar | Heel type 16″ |
| Pry bar | Flat type 20″ |
| Angled feeler gauge set | .005″ – .030″ (e.g. Napa SER 170) |
| Course file | 10″ mill bastard file |
| Fine file | 6″ smooth flat file |
| Telescope magnet | 4″ – 19″ |
| Flashlight | |
| Ear muffs | |
| 12 ft. tape measure | |
| Steel wire brush | |
| Standard hex key wrenches or folding wrench set | |
| Metric hex key wrenches or folding wrench set | |
| 3/8″ drive click type torque wrench 75 ft/lb | |
| 1/2″ drive click type torque wrench 250 ft/lb | |
| Tire gauge 150 psi | |
| Adjustable filter wrench (strap type) | |
| O-ring pick set | |
| Infrared thermometer (laser thermometer) | |
| Clear safety glasses (OSHA approved) | |
| Coveralls – full length sleeve | |
| Work shoes / boots, leather required, steel toe recommended | |
| Non-metallic clipboard | |
| PC based tablet or laptop computer having the following features:
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| Tool storage | |
| One roll around bottom tool chest or cart approximately 20” deep, 40” wide and 40” tall | |