I want to thank everyone for ideas on how to address stubborn inner manifold bolts. In putting together a replacement parts list for this project, I noticed that the TRF and Vicky Brit catalogs note a couple of different types of nuts for the inner studs. I now realize that my Federal engine has the large California-spec nuts (about 1" long) on the inner studs. *If* I had the normal regular nuts on these studs, I could get a socket in there with an angle attachment or wobble bar. With the long nuts in place, I was able to get a flexible-jointed/hinged Crescent ratchet box wrench on the end of the nut, but did not have enough room to turn the wrench enough to loosen the nut. I can't get an open end wrench on the nut at an angle which will allow any leverage on the nut.
A socket might fit over the nut, but there is only about 3/8" between the end of the nut and the intake manifold. At least this gives some clue as to the right wrench for the job. I look forward to sharing what it takes to successfully get the nuts off, and to installing normal nuts on reassembly... -----Original Message----- From: James Carruthers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Additional Suggestions for Manifold Removal? (Was Open-End Ratchet for manifold nuts) EVen better is 1/4 drive with a wobble bar.... William Davies said: > > I've had good luck in the past by using 3/8" drive sockets rather than > the 1/2" variety. It's a few years since I've had to do this, but as I > remember I used a knuckle jointed bar rather than a ratchet - this > gave enough articulation to loosen and tighten the nuts under the > manifold, /// [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.
