[Healeys] Nothing Goes Right

[Michael Salter]

Yes Bob is correct. Sorry that my pics didn't come through.  I'm trying a
single one here.
The tool does indeed have the hex for the 100 on one end and the octagon
for the later axle on the other.
M

On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 6:25 AM Bob Haskell, <rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Michael,
>
> I'd guess that Michael is referring to a tool that is a combination of
> service tools 18G152 (100 up to chassis # 221535 and Sprite) and 18G258
> (later 100s and the 6 cylinders).  Which are described as: "Rear hub nut
> spanner - a reinforced tubular spanner complete with tommy bar, designed to
> pilot in the axle tube with the axle shaft removed".
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Oritt
> Sent: Jun 26, 2019 4:44 PM
> To: Michael MacLean
> Cc: Austin Healey
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nothing Goes Right
>
> I am only seeing Michael MacLean's side of the conversations, not Michael
> Salter's.  I would appreciate it if one of you could favor us with Michael
> Salter's messages so we will know what he suggested.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 12:39 PM Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> wrote:
>
>> That would be awesome!  Just not something you are going to see in the
>> Sears tool department.
>> Mike M
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 6:29:56 AM PDT, Michael Salter <
>> michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> This is what you need. 1 end octagonal for BN2 and later the other hex
>> for BN1.
>> M
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2019, 8:54 AM Charles Schott, <schottc at knology.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I bought that socket from Moss and used an impact gun to loosen the nuts.
>> It nearly wallowed out the square hole. A very soft metal. Once I get the
>> nuts back on, I will return it to Moss as defective.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Charlie Schott
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From: *"Michael MacLean" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
>> *To: *"Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Sent: *Wednesday, June 26, 2019 3:36:49 AM
>> *Subject: *[Healeys] Nothing Goes Right
>>
>>     I ordered the 8 point 2 3/16" hub nut wrench from Moss so I can
>> torque the hub nut down.  The 2 13/64ths tube wrench I have is too big and
>> just slips off when I apply any pressure to the nut.  I'll never get it
>> torqued down that way.  I called the Moss tech line to ask if the new
>> flimsy looking tube hub nut wrench they now sell will let me torque the nut
>> to 150 ft lbs.  Almost before I could finish asking him, he said, "that's
>> what we designed it for!"  I am not convinced.  Go to the online Moss
>> catalog and look at part number 384-907.  Tell me that looks like a tool
>> you can put a lot of torque on a 1/4" thick nut.
>>      Now look at the picture I have included in this email.  I want to
>> install my nice re-chromed emergency brake handle and new emergency brake
>> cable.  If you look at the restored handle on the left you may notice
>> something odd.  The ratchet plate that bolts to the tunnel is for a
>> handbrake that is installed on the driver's side of the tunnel.  Only
>> problem is, the BN2 emergency brake handle is on the passenger side.  I
>> have a good parts brake handle, (the handle on the right in the picture) at
>> least I thought I did.  The ratchet plate is corroded solid on the shaft.
>> I have been soaking it in PB Blaster for a couple of days.  I think it is
>> going to need a blue wrench.  Of course I don't have one.
>>      Every thing I do to this car to put it back together is a fight.
>> Nothing is easy, nothing goes right.  So, I am looking for a emergency
>> brake handle ratchet plate like the one on the right in my picture.  I'm
>> willing to pay.
>> Mike MacLean
>>
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