Date:         Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:58:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
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At  7/28/2012 10:03 PM,orin wrote:
>Hey everyone!
>
>I'm looking for advice with the rear axle nut.  I can't seem to find a 46mm
>socket anywhere locally and I'd like to keep going with my work tomorrow
>(checking the rear bearings), has anyone here used a 1 and 13/16" SAE
>socket?  It seems like the conversion is almost perfect.  Any thoughts?
>
>Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use?  I was
>looking at a 1" torque wrench in a shop but it only goes to 300 ft lbs and
>I think the target is 360 ft lbs.  If anyone with experience might like to
>share a tip or two...  Thanks a lot!!
>
>Orin

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200390670_200390670
for the 46mm socket if a tool place or neighbor does not have one.

To get the torque you are going to have to do the math. 1lb @ 12""
is  1 ft lb, that 1lb at 6ft is 6ftlb. I'd find out what you weigh
and how long a bar you need to give you the torque you are shooting for.
Then I'd take it UP to the next place the cotter pin will fit.

Of course you could always cut the nut or use a chisel & 5 lb hammer
and have at it...



Rob
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