Popping it off, I wouldn't think so. Like always be careful and make sure the crank is free to spin. Don't try and jam anything in there to keep it from spinning. Chris R.
Joe Palmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I planned to use the impact wrench on the clutch puller to pop the primary off. Is there a risk that will damage crank/bearings? Shiny Side Up, Joe Palmer TX Novakar #56 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 12:31 PM Subject: RE: [F500] Impact Wrenches > I do believe impact wrenches have a place (I have a Chicago Pneumatics > that works very well), but, the nut/bolt head on the primary clutch is > probably not one of them. That bolt is connected to the crank which is > held in bearings. The bearings will not appreciate the impact. I have a > TRA clutch, bought the tool to hold the clutch and then use a long bar. > > > > Steer clear of anything from Harbor Freight. Several years ago Neal > > Spieler > > was using a Harbor Freight electric Impact wrench to snug the lug nuts on > > his F500.....as he was using it the gear case housing shattered throwing > > bits and pieces all over the area. Harbor Freight may have price, but > > they > > don't have quality for any price. > > > > > > Chuck McAbee > > SEDIV #16 > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe > > Palmer > > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:29 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [F500] Impact Wrenches > > > > > > I'm looking for recommendations on a good impact wrench with enough torque > > to pop my primary off after a full season and adjustable to also be used > > for > > my SVT Mustang wheel lugs. What peak torque should I be shopping for? > > Any > > brands I should stay away from? I'll probably only use it once or twice a > > year on my NovaKar and about the same amount on my Mustang. I have a > > Maxxus > > compressor with plenty of CFM. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Shiny Side Up, > > Joe Palmer > > TX Novakar #56 > > _______________________________________________ > > F500 mailing list - [email protected] > > To unsubscribe or change options please visit: > > http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 > > *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** > > > > _______________________________________________ > > F500 mailing list - [email protected] > > To unsubscribe or change options please visit: > > http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 > > *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** > > > > _______________________________________________ > F500 mailing list - [email protected] > To unsubscribe or change options please visit: > http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 > *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
