[Healeys] Rear Axle Nut

[b johnsen]

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Michael Salter wrote:

> Correct the LH nut is a LH thread but note these are octagonal nuts, 8 
> sides
> so a regular socket will not work. That is why so many are so badly
> battered!!!
>
> Michael Salter

What is the reason they used an 8 sided nut ? Wouldn't a 6 sided nut 
work just as well ? For what its worth, I have seen large 8 sided 
sockets hanging on the display rack at my local NAPA - made by Lyle 
perhaps ? However I did not see the size needed for Healeys.
-Bernie Johnsen 1967 BJ8