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1. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:25:11 -0800; A word of warning: I used to work with a fellow back in the day, who used a 3/8" impact to remove spark plugs (from aluminum heads). In almost every case, the plug would come out of the hole spinning; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00082.html (7,230 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:05:32 -0800 (PST); I have often thought that some of the nuts behind the wheel could use a good clout around the ears with something of the same heft as an impact wrench. However, I use mine exclusively for disassembly; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00083.html (8,074 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:30:25 -0600; That's my understanding too. I think there was a long discussion of this topic here several years ago. There were a lot of opinions. Mike ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/don; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00084.html (7,551 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:41:38 -0600; I agree with Randal but I also use impact guns to remove pulleys from generators and water pumps. I have an impact ratchet handle which is great for long threads and very handy when performing tasks; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00085.html (7,928 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:24:58 -0500; On Lay Leno's garage, there's a video segment with a similar tool. The makers argument is that it's safer with a wrench and with a known torque, you won't be over tightening. Take a look. http://www.; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00086.html (7,628 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 14:45:11 -0800; On our Triumphs (TR6 and GT6) - probably nowhere except when I was disassembling a parts car. On my farm equipment - lots of places. Wheel clamp bolts (3/4" bolt size) that haven't been removed for y; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00087.html (7,822 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 07:51:19 -0500; ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00088.html (8,982 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 08:50:58 -0500; ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00089.html (9,334 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:35:38 -0600; I agree that over-tightening is bad; but personally I don't rely on the "self tightening" effect. Although it is real, it doesn't always work. And too loose is worse than too tight. -- Randall ** tr; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00091.html (10,546 bytes)
10. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Cosmo Kramer <tr4a2712@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:37:42 -0800 (PST); Factory instructions for both TR6 & Stag specifically say to do final tightening with the wheel on the ground. Here's a TSB saying the same thing for earlier cars: http://www.triumphsonly.com/pages/; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00093.html (8,962 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 10:56:43 -0800; Impact wrenches also come in very handy for removing alternator pulleys. Roger --Original Message-- ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00094.html (9,389 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Bud Rolofson <levilevi@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 12:22:59 -0700; OTOH, every single time that I've ever had trouble with lug nuts coming loose, it's been on the LH side with RH threads. And that includes both a Stag and several TR3s. -- Randall ** triumphs@autox.; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00096.html (10,033 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 14:23:31 -0500; Absolutely! No bashing! Funny story....a few years ago, I had a 246 Dino with knock ons (mag wheels with chrome steel centers!). Unbeknownst to me, a hub had been damaged and replaced.....with one fr; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00097.html (9,346 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Jeff <fishplate@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:26:46 -0500; After inspection or tire shop visit on my everyday driver I need an impact wrench if I need to remove a wheel. They all use impact wrenches to put the wheels on. I have the DW290 DeWalt, works just f; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00099.html (9,075 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Michael Marr" <mmarr@notwires.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 14:54:15 -0600; My Lanchester uses that idea, though the letter is in the top of the nut. Pretty good idea. Wonder why no one uses it anymore..... Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Good Point on the adapters. A fr; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00100.html (9,193 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "hdrider570@att.net" <hdrider570@att.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:06:29 -0800; The shop I go to for my 72 TR6 is very nice in that they hand torque the lug nuts to specifications. All I did was ask and they said no problem. Craig Vienna, VA If they are not using a torque limite; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00102.html (8,896 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:46:31 -0500; Fuse issue sorted, many thanks, next what are the screws that fit the mirror to the dash? the Moss catalogue and my S.T Parts manual both indicate spire screws (chromed) I am fairly sure I can see th; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00104.html (9,742 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:40:29 -0500; Interestingly enough, the Costco guys that do the tire changes and oil/lube on our everyday vehicles use a torque wrench when re-installing the wheels. Once upon a time, as soon as I got home after a; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00106.html (9,555 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Keith Stewart <keithstewart@execulink.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 18:08:23 -0500; If you don't have it yet, do not forget the bumper that fits between the mirror and windscreen. Sent from mobile Bill spire also http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/wbeech@flash.net ** tr; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00109.html (9,084 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:56:00 -0600 (GMT-06:00); Yeah. Second that one. Once back in the late 70's I had to sleep on the ground just off the road under Mount Ranier because I had a flat I couldn't get off the '68 MGB I drove back then. Drove the r; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00111.html (8,885 bytes)

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