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01-22-2017, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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1946 coupe trunk handle
Is there some 'special' tool used to tighten down the large 1 5/8" nut that fixes/holds the deck lid handle into the deck lid? The nut is huge, the space it sits in is way small; Crescent wrench is way too bulky. Because its spring loaded its got to be tight. Thank you
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01-22-2017, 02:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
Hello Bill. I've had good luck using channel lock pliers. Slow process but will eventually tighten it down.
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01-22-2017, 03:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
Steve....thanks. I'll try it. Ford must have had a service wrench back in the day. If so, wondering what it looked like?
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01-22-2017, 07:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
Yep, a good sized set of channel lock pliers. Mine was a bear to even get started with out wanting to cross thread.
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01-22-2017, 09:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
Yes I used a set on "nut f*#ckers" aka Channel lock pliers.
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01-22-2017, 09:33 PM | #6 |
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01-22-2017, 10:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
Great input guys. Thanks again. I have learned that this nut must be cinched down really tight. A loose nut caused my deck lid latch not to release...the handle would turn but not move the latch tongue. Had to pull the back seat and crawl into the trunk...use a screwdriver as a pry bar to release it.
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01-22-2017, 11:04 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
I've never done my '47 but sounds like you can't fit a socket in there. Reason I mention.... we have a place here (Wallace Armor Hdwe) which sells wide range of truck tools etc. They sell very large range of standard, deep well and thin-wall sockets in both US and metric sizes. I've bought 1"+ to 2" sockets there.
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01-23-2017, 09:03 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1946 coupe trunk handle
What about an old fashion tube spanner. Plumbers still use them on taps etc and there are plenty on epay
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