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Started by ungeheuer, November 04, 2009, 01:48:49 AM

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ungeheuer

#15
November 04, 2009, 08:11:50 PM
Quote from: papasmurf on November 04, 2009, 05:43:59 PM
Harbor Freight has an electric impact wrench for $39. It produces 240 ft-lbs of torque. Very good investment for those tight nuts but much less spectacular than a 6' cheater bar on an exploding ratchet wrench.
I'm liking this suggestion most  ;D  Just have to find me a similar gizmo locally...
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DarkMonster620

#16
November 05, 2009, 03:09:23 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 04, 2009, 08:11:50 PM
I'm liking this suggestion most  ;D  Just have to find me a similar gizmo locally...

Somewhere I read not so good reviews about HF tools... Get a quality one if you often wrench you Duc yourself... Makita, Black & Decker, DeWalt, SnapOn, Chicago Pneumatic, Ingersoll Rand... There're a lot of good quality tools out there.

Did you try what I recommended? If not, do it, just let it sit overnight, but really, spray a lot...
Carlos
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Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

cduarte

#17
November 05, 2009, 07:01:59 AM
Quote from: M620D on November 05, 2009, 03:09:23 AM
Somewhere I read not so good reviews about HF tools... Get a quality one if you often wrench you Duc yourself... Makita, Black & Decker, DeWalt, SnapOn, Chicago Pneumatic, Ingersoll Rand... There're a lot of good quality tools out there.

Did you try what I recommended? If not, do it, just let it sit overnight, but really, spray a lot...

he's in australia, don't know what they have there but I'm sure that harbor freight doesn't have a presence. Agreed on the quality of their tools although I just purchased a motorcycle stand from them that works quite well.
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papasmurf

#18
November 05, 2009, 07:13:57 AM
Agreed, Harbor Freight tools are not professional quality. However, they are fine for use by an individual on an occasional basis. I have the impact wrench, a heat gun and several hand tools from HF and they work just fine for my needs.

If I needed a tool to use everyday and had to make my living with it, I would not buy HF. But the other brands you mentioned are very pricey for the occasional mechanic and I haven't figured out how to write them off on my taxes yet.  ;D
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#19
November 05, 2009, 07:29:19 AM
Just attach the breaker bar with zip ties, put it in gear, and drive it loose. Wear your boots.  :P
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DarkMonster620

#20
November 05, 2009, 07:32:31 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on November 05, 2009, 07:29:19 AM
Just attach the breaker bar with zip ties, put it in gear, and drive it loose. Wear your boots.  :P

Isn't this movement going to tighten it more? or is it a counter thread?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

hadesducati848

#21
November 05, 2009, 07:37:46 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 04, 2009, 01:48:49 AM
I gave up....  I dont think I'm ever gonna get the sprocket carrier nut off my M1100 without the aid of a rattle gun.  I huffed and I puffed and I sweated and I swore... but theres no way I could get that nut loose - even using a 3' breaker bar   ???[bang] ??? 


ummmm.... are you sure your turning it the right way?
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DarkMonster620

#22
November 05, 2009, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: hadesducati848 on November 05, 2009, 07:37:46 AM
ummmm.... are you sure your turning it the right way?

Because from what I remember, it loosen to the left and tightento the right? or was this on a FS600 BMW?....OK, mind playing tricks on me now...
Need beer...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

seevtsaab

#23
November 05, 2009, 08:49:56 AM
Should be easy to follow the threads off the shaft to determine if it's lefty-loosey.
I usually hold a ratchet in the same orientation as the nut I'm working because, well, sometimes I need to.

i use the bar from my floor jack for the ultimate cheater bar.

Speeddog

#24
November 05, 2009, 08:51:31 AM
It's a right-hand thread.

In other words, lefty-loosey.
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#25
November 05, 2009, 01:02:41 PM
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All this talk of exploding ratchets, and no one has video?!?!?!   [bang]
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Wouldn't fat air be easier to disappear into?

DarkMonster620

#26
November 05, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
ungehuer,

just get a cold foster's out the fridge, look at the nut with menacing eyes while putting some steak on the bbq and after the Foster's and steak, ok, baked potatoe on the side with all the trimmings, go back to the nut and beat it!!!

Weekend is around the corner and you can do it!!!
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ungeheuer

#27
November 05, 2009, 07:18:11 PM Last Edit: November 05, 2009, 07:31:54 PM by ungeheuer
Quote from: M620D on November 05, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
ungehuer,

just get a cold foster's out the fridge, look at the nut with menacing eyes while putting some steak on the bbq and after the Foster's and steak, ok, baked potatoe on the side with all the trimmings, go back to the nut and beat it!!!

Weekend is around the corner and you can do it!!!
Fosters?   [puke]  We only sell that piss-water to gullible tourists  ;)   And I got better than manacing eyes, went to Bunnings Whorehouse and bought me a 320Nm Ozito nut-unloosening mean bastard of an impact wrench.  When I walk in the garage with that thing in my hand the nut will cack its dax, surrender and spin itself off.

Once again you blokes have been a great help with your tips and advice.... especially this little pearler >>
Quote from: MrIncredible on November 05, 2009, 07:29:19 AM
Just attach the breaker bar with zip ties, put it in gear, and drive it loose. Wear your boots.  :P
Thanks guys  [thumbsup]

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cduarte

#28
November 05, 2009, 07:22:51 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2009, 07:18:11 PM
Fosters?   [puke]  We only sell that piss-water to gullible tourists  ;)   And I got better than manacing eyes, went to Bunnings Whorehouse and bought me a 320Nm Ozito nut-unloosening mean bastard of an impact wrench.  When I walk in the garage with that thing in my hand the nut will cack its dacs, surrender and spin itself off.

Once again you blokes have been a great help with your tips and advice.... especially this little pearler >>Thanks guys  [thumbsup]



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64duc

#29
November 06, 2009, 05:57:06 AM
Quote from: papasmurf on November 04, 2009, 05:43:59 PM
Harbor Freight has an electric impact wrench for $39. It produces 240 ft-lbs of torque. Very good investment for those tight nuts but much less spectacular than a 6' cheater bar on an exploding ratchet wrench.

  Not quite sure how they rate those things. Not even my 3/4 in drive air impact will tighten a nut to 240 ft/lb, and its rated at 6 or 700 ft/lb.
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