whatsa big deal? Do like I did and get thee to the hardware store or yer
junque pile and get a 12 inch chunk of 1/4 inch square mild steel. That
and a hammer or rock, and its a done deal. Torque be damned, tighten the
thing as tight as you can get it. The mild steel will mushroom at the
end but that's good. hardened steel, like a chisel is a good option if
it is the only option between you and being stranded alongside the road.
Having said all this, I have the special tool with 1/2 inch drive, but
on rechecks of the nut last tightened with a non-special tool, all is
well. So I've never used the "special tool" Its just part of my roadside
repair kit, along with the replacement gear and back plate and bearing,
should my OD kick the bucket on me. The end.
-----Original Message-----
From: TeriAnn Wakeman [SMTP:twakeman@cruzers.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:42 AM
To: schultelaw@transport.com; catchall@schulte-law.com; SJH; LRO list
Subject: Re: LRO: Re: special tool
>I can't believe anyone would use a cold chisel for this. I have a big
old
>marlinspike with a flat end and a five pound hammer that works much
better
>and doesn't destroy the castellated nut in the process.
I'm impressed. Does the marlinspike have some sort of gauge to let you
know when you have reached 95 foot pounds of torque on the nut you are
beating up on?
TeriAnn Wakeman Marigold Ltd.
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