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I didn’t but I doubt it would hurt! I did spray some Shout on them before washing. I made sure to use a slower spin speed and less heat, just to be safe
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I didn’t but I doubt it would hurt! I did spray some Shout on them before washing. I made sure to use a slower spin speed and less heat, just to be safe
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Y’all SOR makes a great bolt/push rod holder.
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Haha well screw these head bolts.
Oh bugger!
I'm afraid budget priced tools ain't worth it. Ya need a Sidchrome socket set...guaranteed for life
I guess it's Snap On for guys over there, hey.
Keep at it mate, you're doing great!
I'm afraid budget priced tools ain't worth it. Ya need a Sidchrome socket set...guaranteed for life
I guess it's Snap On for guys over there, hey.
Keep at it mate, you're doing great!
SNAP!! What brand extension is that?
Watched my dad snap an old school 1/2 Craftsman extension dismantling his Ford 429 years ago. Twisted in half mid shaft, couldn’t believe it.
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I’ve been working mostly with a simple old toolbox from college. Not sure of the brand but it’s gotten me surprisingly far!
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Brand new Husky 3/8” breaker bar... I guess I’ll step up to 1/2”.
Yep! Definitely need a good quality 1/2" socket set mate. You're probably applying at least 150ft/lbs of torque to crack the head bolts free.
Snap On, or Bahco are good also, often find them on sale.
I've got a 1/2" Bahco set, made in Sweden, I find it to be excellent quality, and the feel of the ratchet drive is so smooth
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Yep! Definitely need a good quality 1/2" socket set mate. You're probably applying at least 150ft/lbs of torque to crack the head bolts free.
Snap On, or Bahco are good also, often find them on sale.
I've got a 1/2" Bahco set, made in Sweden, I find it to be excellent quality, and the feel of the ratchet drive is so smooth
I already have a full 3/8” set of sockets and picked up a 3/8” torque wrench last night. That’ll give me the torque requirements for rebuilding the engine but obviously not for breaking it down.
Lesson learned. One of these days it’d be nice to upgrade!
Yeah, I hear ya mate...quality tools ain't cheap!I already have a full 3/8” set of sockets and picked up a 3/8” torque wrench last night. That’ll give me the torque requirements for rebuilding the engine but obviously not for breaking it down.
So are you just gonna get a 1/2" breaker bar and the required sockets? I guess that's the cheapest option, unless you can borrow from a mate.
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Went ahead and bought them. I’m blessed/cursed with a Home Depot, harbor fright, and an O’Reilly all very close by. The bolts are out! Think I could return my cheater bars to HD?
I already have a full 3/8” set of sockets and picked up a 3/8” torque wrench last night. That’ll give me the torque requirements for rebuilding the engine but obviously not for breaking it down.
Yep, you should really have a 1/2” set up. Makes a huge difference when it’s needed....like 4x4, or a locker.
Engine dismantling and suspension work are not 3/8 territory.
Nice work!Went ahead and bought them. I’m blessed/cursed with a Home Depot, harbor fright, and an O’Reilly all very close by. The bolts are out! Think I could return my cheater bars to HD?
Yeah, give the return a try, just tell em you didn't need it, coz while you were out purchasing it, a mate who was helping you managed to finish the job!
Nah...you'll be needing it again...I guarantee i
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The bolts are out! Anyone in Seattle want to help lift tonight? 
For anyone reading this later... you want a 1/2” breaker bar, a 1/2” socket, and a 2’ long 3/4” steel pipe to break these bolts. You’ll also need a 3” extension to get at the two bolts in the back on the driver’s side (#4 and #8) thanks to the hook.
For anyone reading this later... you want a 1/2” breaker bar, a 1/2” socket, and a 2’ long 3/4” steel pipe to break these bolts. You’ll also need a 3” extension to get at the two bolts in the back on the driver’s side (#4 and #8) thanks to the hook.
Haha....yay! Cool bananas, feels good,hey...spinning the spanners on your own rigThe bolts are out! Anyone in Seattle want to help lift tonight?
For anyone reading this later... you want a 1/2” breaker bar, a 1/2” socket, and a 2’ long 3/4” steel pipe to break these bolts. You’ll also need a 3” extension to get at the two bolts in the back on the driver’s side (#4 and #8) thanks to the hook.
Only problem is that it's very addictive!
It can sorta take over ya life....but I reckon it's a whole lot better than blowing time and money at the pub or gambling.
Crikey, you're burning the midnight oil mate, must be about 12.30am over there...luv ya work
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Crikey, you're burning the midnight oil mate, must be about 12.30am over there...luv ya work
It's actually 7:30pm but I wouldn't rule out 12:30am! I'm really hoping to be on the road by the end of March.
Hehe....oh, not too late then, time does get away from ya though....
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The head is off thanks to a couple of buddies. I’m pretty worried about what I’m seeing. Gasket is definitely blown but my block is looking pretty rough too...
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