Found Perfect Tool for Driveshaft Torque
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That's a cool idea!
Here's my redneck solution.
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Nice innovation. That's where I was headed before finding that u-socket.
I'm actually getting a 16mm hi tensile rod turned down to 13mm on both ends for about an inch, then will fit 2 x 14mm 6 point sockets on them, one standard, one turned down a bit to fit inside the 'well' of the DC Tatton shaft. Just got to bore a 13mm hole through my sockets and bash 'em on. That 10mm stainless rod was OK to nip them up, but lean on it and it starts bending. Before I go putting any torque thtough my shaft I want it done up nice and tight. Bought all new nuts and bolts from Mr T so want to make good use of them.
But I like the look of the Snap On tool, but the OD is too large - would have to grind it down.
But I like the look of the Snap On tool, but the OD is too large - would have to grind it down.
inkpot
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Why not just punch the holes out a bit larger? My local DS shop did this for me on my : Spicer yoke.
I'd hate to have to re-balance it and just didn't want to go fooling with it in case I need warranty !
Anyway, the 'Negotiator' cost me about $15.00 and lives in my tool box now. 5/8 hi-tensile rod and a machined-in-every-dimension 14mm 6 point impact socket.
I leaned on this pretty hard and those fasteners are now done up nice and tight. Tattons should sell these with each shaft I reckon. Anyway, job done !!!! Us 80 ownwers are nothing but resourceful.
bloc
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EDIT: you can always get one of these.....14mm
Should have included a picture, but that is what was in the link I posted earlier. Very good tool, and gives more options. In-line you need to do some math to figure out how much to adjust your wrench, if you set it at a 90* angle where the distance from the bolt head to the handle stays the same as just the wrench, no adjustment needed.
I've used a grinder to reduce the thickness of one of these around the 12-point part for a very-tight access bolt on a 2-stroke engine cylinder before. Given how relatively low the torque we need is, compared to what the tool is capable of, it will work for us with very little metal left if needed.
