Subject: Re: EX. Leaks
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Oct 24, 2001, 8:16 PM
Post ID: 1708691302
Hi Gary,
Can the teflon tape handle the heat?
Sign me up for one of those exhaust nut spanners. Will it be suitable for
the newer type nut or the older? I think the spacing for the keys is
different in each.
Regards...Ian
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Cheek <kg8-@home.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: October 24, 2001 3:38 PM
Subject: RE: EX. Leaks
| From what it sounds like everyone is using maybe it is time I make a batch of the proper dog type spanners. The "hook type are a bit better than the Chanellock/pipe wrench/hammer chisel hackersaw etc. The dog type spanner uses 2 flat dog keys 180 degrees apart to give a more tangental drive without crushing the nut as the others do. I made a similar tool for Tom Bowes to use on his fork tubes and have been thinking of making a batch of them too. Let me know how much interest there is,the price will be reasonable . PS , Permatex high temp anti sieze compound is the best thing to use on the threads, If threads are worn, a few layers of Teflon pipe tape wrapped CLOCKWISE from the end of the nut can buy you a lot of time. It takes up extra clearance and cushions the threads from further wear. |