To all:
I got my socket at Sears. Surprisingly, not all that expensive, <$10 as I
recall. And the good thing is I can use it on the impact wrench and rest
assured I can get it replaced. (It's happened to me before.)
At 05:05 PM 4/2/00 -0700, Mike Maclean wrote:
>Larry,
> The new Victoria British catalog lists a tube wrench for the rear
>axle nut. I believe it's $29.95 or there abouts. Harbor Freight is
>having an internet sale right now on a 3/4 inch drive socket set for
>39.95 that includes a 1 7/8ths socket, or at least the correct size for
>that nut. I'm sure Sears would have the correct socket for the price of
>the whole Harbor Freight socket set. Also, remember the the left hand
>side nut has a left hand thread, turn it clockwise to undo it. A
>regular mechanic or DPO will beat the hell out of it the wrong way with
>hammer and chisel. That's why one side is chewed up and the other is
>O.K. in most cases.
>Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
>
>"Paul A. Asgeirsson" wrote:
>
>> Hi Larry,
>>
>> Nut size is 1 7/8" or a medium cold chisel and medium hammer.
>>
>> Paul A
>> PAsgeirsson@compuserve.com
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