04-09-2013, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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Ratchet nut
My ratchet nut must be worn. The edges on it are not as sharp as a new one (I have a new one in my parts box). The crank slips out easily if I'm hand cranking it.
There's not much room in front of the engine - is it possible to change the ratchet nut without removing the radiator? I can't find my copy of Les Andrews' book, so I can't look it up. Steve |
04-09-2013, 10:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
Yes, it's easy. I made a special box wrench by heating a combination wrench and putting a couple bends in it. If you can slip a socket over the nut and a breaker bar, just lay it on the driver's side of the frame and hit the starter for a split second with the key OFF. This will break it loose. I do the same thing with my box wrench. Slick and easy.
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04-10-2013, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
If thepin in the hand crank has flat spots worn on it,it may even slip on a good crank nut.Crank nut also needs to line up with hole in crank brg.
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04-10-2013, 02:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
The Dog just learned the words, RATCHET NUT, he's LAUGHIN' & he just called me a "RATCHET NUT"-----What's a man to do??? Bill W.
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04-10-2013, 02:43 AM | #5 |
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Well Bill you are just A nut!
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Thanks. Looks like I"ll have to hit the flea market for a 1-3/8" wrench. Steve |
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04-10-2013, 10:17 AM | #7 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
I found an 1-3/8" short socket, 1/2" drive that I use (on eBay). It just fits, then run a 1/2" extention thru the crank hole & use your favorite breaker bar or ratchet wrench.
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04-10-2013, 01:46 PM | #8 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
I found that a vw axle nut socket will also work I think 32mm. Its wrong but it works. I use a long extension and a electric impact to take mine off.
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04-10-2013, 02:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: Ratchet nut
A friend of mine had a girlfriend that was a wing-nut. Is that the same thing?
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