James, I've been through this recently -- twice. Those bottom nuts are a bear to get to, but you CAN get to them with a normal spanner (aka "open ended wrench"). You have to be somewhat of a contortionist however, and you will only be able to turn the nut one flat at a time, until as you say, it's loose enough to turn with a screw driver or your fingertip. Fasteners like these are why mechanics are paid by the hour...
Take care, Jeff McNeal (San Diego) '68 Spitfire Mk3 frame off, bare metal project, aka "Mrs. Jones" '70 GT6+ "Accidental", eventual restoration project http://www.TotallyTriumph.net/spitfire/spitfire.shtml Join the TOTALLY TRIUMPH NETWORK! Forums, Photos, How-To's, Classifieds, Links & Triumph Merchandise http://www.TotallyTriumph.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ----- Original Message ----- From: James Carruthers To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 6:50 AM Subject: Removal of manifolds Ive got to remove the manifolds - but can't get to the 2 bottom nuts/clamps - the damn manifold itself is in the way.... How do you do it - Ive been trying for the last couple of hours now... I just can't get a spanner or a socket to it.... or am I not trying hard enough.... James 1977 Pimento Red Spit /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
