Well I got everything off the engine and was ready with my 1/2" Air hammer and a 19mm
socket to take off the Front bolt... I Hammered and Hammered and Hammered... No Joy.
So back to the tool store, purchased the 2 1/8" socket but could only find it in a 1/2
drive. I also picked up a 3/4" breaker bar and a 6' pipe. Back home... Took a 1/2"
aluminum plate and built a tool to lock the E-Shaft from turning (That worked out great)
and with a little help from my son, I tried the front bolt again... A little grunt and
off it came... I moved to the back and put on the 2 1/8" socket, which was a 1/2"
drive and added an adapter for the 3/4" breaker bar... Put on the 6' pipe and gave it a
try... There was movement and it was soon apparent that it was the 1/2" drive twisting
and fracturing. So I had an older 1/2" breaker bar and decided to give that a go...
Same results more broken hardware...
Then a said what the heck, I have this really old 1/2 drive torque wrench that I haven't
used in years, gave it a try... Guess what, I don't have that really old torque wrench
anymore. So, today it is off to sears to see if I can find either a better 3/4 to 1/2
adapter or a 2 1/8" socket with a
3/4 drive. I'm determined to get that thing off and get these housings in the mail to you
Mike C.
ROFL old story :):):):)
Paul Lamar
hi Mike and all, this old A&P would like to remind every one , the only
safe and easy way to do
this job is with a 3/4" air hammer, i bought one for $35 at a tool auction. takes 30
sec for both, take care, wyo. walt
Harbor Frieght has them cheap.
Paul Lamar
It's not the Air hammer I'm having problems with I love an excuse to get a new tool but
can't even find a 2 1/8" 3/4 drive socket... Tried Harbor freight, Tool City, Auto Zone,
etc... Going by sears today maybe they have one. I agree Air Hammer would be much easier.
Mike C.
Mc Master Carr
Paul Lamar
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