1⅜" Wrench

[Ruth]

Silly question. Is there anywhere on a Model A that uses a 1⅜" wrench besides the Ratchet Nut on the crankshaft pully. trying to determine if I need a 1⅜" open end wrench. Thanks

[Dave Slater]

It's best to purchase the special socket from either Brattons or Snyders. And to the best of my knowledge no it's only the crankshaft pulley nut that requires that size. Dave

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Trivia: Ive only run on to ONE car, that had a L/H threaded crank pulley bolt! FORGOT what it was. Anyone know about them?
TIP: I ran onto a Surplus Store, here in town, that buys BARRELS of "reject", Major Brands of tools, they grind off the BRAND Name, Cad plate & sell them VERY REASONABLE!--Ask around about them, in your area!
Bill W.

[leo]

You can get a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt then run a socket extension through the crank handle hole and attach your ratchet drive handle in front of the radiator.....

[Ed in Maine]

Years ago I purchased a short socket from Snap On tools to fit the crankshaft nut. It was expensive but most sockets that size are too long to fit that space. Ed

[Ruth]

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Thank you all for your input. My project is I bent a 1⅜" combination wrench similar to the picture and I could not decide if I should cut off the open end or not. If there is no use for the open end then I may decide to cut it off.

This wrench works great to 'nudge' the engine while checking your timingI have a tool box in the front and can not use a crank.

[taffrail]

Made this from a Bonney box wrench. E-bay $12

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

If you take a little time, even a regular Propane Torch will heat a wrench enough to BEND it.
Bill W.

[taffrail]

No heat, just cut then end off to get it out the way.

[Beater]

I have to change my pully out. I haven't tackled it yet. it has a very pronounced wobble. is this a LH threaded nut? I guess I may as well ask to is there any probs or tricks to changing it? mine is a 30 dated car

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by leo

You can get a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt then run a socket extension through the crank handle hole and attach your ratchet drive handle in front of the radiator.....

Originally Posted by Ed in Maine

Years ago I purchased a short socket from Snap On tools to fit the crankshaft nut. It was expensive but most sockets that size are too long to fit that space. Ed

I have a "Craftsman" socket that I bought on eBay that fits nicely. If you can find one with a 1/2" drive, it will come closer to fitting in the tight space than most of these sockets that are 3/4" drive.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Beater

I have to change my pully out. I haven't tackled it yet. it has a very pronounced wobble. is this a LH threaded nut? I guess I may as well ask to is there any probs or tricks to changing it? mine is a 30 dated car

No right handed threads.

[leo]

My socket is an S & K #40144, 1/2 drive and 1 7/8 tall, it goes over the crank ratchet easily.