36MM Socket????

[RHARVEY]

Where can I get one of these bad boys??? I checked the Snapon website and they want nearly $50. Any ideas???



I am doing the KDP tab this weekend...



Thanks



Rick

 

[illflem]

I bought one from Napa, about $20. 1/2" drive so it will work well with a torque wrench. 36 is the size for most Jap cars axle nut.

 

[RHARVEY]

Hey Bill,



I just checked Craftsman(Sears). . $8. 00. . That is a much better price that Snapon...



Rick

 

[Oliver88]

I thought you need the 36 mm open end wrench, not the socket.

Greg

 

[RHARVEY]

OK someone correct me before I go buy something that I dont need... . Please.....





Rick

 

[JR2]

Either way you might want to check Home Depot or Lowes. The brands they carry are not the best but for a one time use it would be fine. I bought a Huskey brand socket for my fuel filter top and it works fine.

 

[dremelts]

Originally posted by RHARVEY

OK someone correct me before I go buy something that I dont need... . Please.....

It's an open end wrench that you will need to remove the fan. I didn't have an open end that large so I used a Cresent wrench, which is really too fat to fit between the fan clutch and the hub on the fan pulley. I removed a couple of the smaller bolts in the fan clutch to make the space a little wider so I could use the Cresent wrench.

 

[Steve Campbell]

I needed a 3 1/2" deep, 1" drove impact socket this morning to take a hydraulic clyinder apart (the "puck" that slides up and down the inside of the cyl. ) I wound up using the good old crude pipe wrench with pipe extension.

 

[RHARVEY]

I just took a look at the problem nut during lunch. . and I have decided that a good Cresent with a couple of the bolts that hold the pulley on should be enough room. I don't have access to a torch to make the homemade tool. I ask about having one make of steel at the local shop and they want nearly $50. One way or another it will come off...

That dowel pin is going down or lets say staying in



Rick

 

[Brandon]

there is a fan wrench in modesto and with the #8KDP

 

[LarryB]

A chisel and hammer will take it right off by using it to turn the nut. Remember it is left handed threads. If when reinstalling it, if you leave it about a full turn loose it will self tighten when you start the engine.

 

[illflem]

Larry, the fan better self tighten! I haven't used a wrench to tighten even one of the 30+ fans I've removed for a KDP fix.



Rick, I picked up a cheap 1-1/2" open end from Ace Hardware for $16, worked great on the 30+ above even though 1-7/16" is the correct size. Cheaper is better because the head is narrower and fits right in.



I heard Larry B makes cheap wrenches also.

 

[Scot]

1 7/16 " = 36 mm. Used to use socket to torque VW rear axle nuts to >200ft/lbs.

 

['956Wheel]

NO SOCKET NEEDED

A 36mm (1 7/16") open end put on the fan nut and smacked with a 3# hammer LEFT HAND THREAD will do the trick. If you have a Harbor Frieght near you get a "cheapie". Smack it real sharply and you will get it off 3 hits max.



Mike

 

[LarryB]

Originally posted by illflem





I heard Larry B makes cheap wrenches also.

LOL:-laf



Bill

Is that cob-job still in the kit or did someone get wise and throw it away? I'm so embaraassed.

 

[illflem]

Larry, your wrench is still with the kit and folks say it works, I personally never got to chuckle at it

CPFF's new homemade wrench and pulley holder will be joining the kit with the next user. It puts Snap-On to shame, John is truely an A-1 machinist.

You want cob-job back?

 

[RHARVEY]

I am going to try the Harbor Freight route to start and then if that dont work I will use the big Cresent if there is room...



Anybody want to come watch



Rick

 

[LarryB]

Originally posted by illflem

You want cob-job back?

NO! Will the first person who doesn't need cob-job please give him a decent burial. Deep! I loose sleep at night worrying someone might actually post a picture of it. :{

Originally posted by illflem

CPFF's new homemade wrench and pulley holder will be joining the kit with the next user. It puts Snap-On to shame, John is truely an A-1 machinist.

After looking over the jig closely I can certainly believe this. I will defend cob-job a small amount by saying it is probably a safe bet that CPFF has more that 10 min. total design and build time invested in his tool. Artistry takes time! I'm impressed.