Subject: RE: Tool for ring nut?
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Oct 7, 2004, 4:00 PM
Post ID: 1717662733
Hi Bruce and Greg,
Yes, I've done this before also. But I had hoped to find a ready made
shop quality tool. The problem with a socket is the closed end - I won't
be able to use the driveshaft coupler I welded a handle on to hold the
shaft from turning while tightening the ring nut. I'd have to use a
socket modified as you suggest, then cut the square drive part off and
weld a handle on. Guess I'm feeling a bit lazy as winter approaches!
Or do you use an air impact to remove and install the nut?
Alternatively, I guess you could put the trans in gear, hold the clutch
hub from turning and tighten the nut. In any case it'll need to be a
deep well socket. Thanks!
Charlie
Bruce Giller wrote:
Charlie, I've made two ring nut sockets - one for my Alfa and one for the Eldo. I bought a cheap 1/2" drive socket from AdvancedAuto which had the correct (or near correct) OD. I marked the socket for the pins and took my right angle grinder and removed 95% of the waste. Then used a hand file to get it to fit just right. It took only 30 minutes to make the tool once I had the socket. I'm not much of an advocate of a punch (use a brass rod) and hammer but they do come in handy. Bruce '72 Eldo -----Original Message----- From: Charlie Mullendore [mailto:li-@loopframe.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 8:58 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Tool for ring nut? I'm looking for a good quality tool to remove/install the ring nut (with 4 notches around the circumference) on the output shaft of a 4 spd. trans. Long ago I borrowed one from the local dealer, but he's since closed shop. The ones on MG Cycle's site won't work because it needs to fit over a longer shaft and I need to be able to hold the shaft as well. Looks like the previous "mechanic" used a punch or chisel! Guess I could make one, but who knows when I'll have the time. Any suggestions? |