Subject: RE: Tool for ring nut?
Author: Bruce Giller
Date: Oct 7, 2004, 4:35 AM
Post ID: 1717659238
Charlie,
I've made two ring nut sockets - one for my Alfa and one for the
Eldo. I bought a cheap 1/2" drive socket from AdvancedAuto which had the
correct (or near correct) OD. I marked the socket for the pins and took my
right angle grinder and removed 95% of the waste. Then used a hand file to
get it to fit just right. It took only 30 minutes to make the tool once I
had the socket.
I'm not much of an advocate of a punch (use a brass rod) and hammer
but they do come in handy.
Bruce
'72 Eldo
-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Mullendore [mailto:li-@loopframe.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 8:58 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Tool for ring nut?
I'm looking for a good quality tool to remove/install the ring nut (with
4 notches around the circumference) on the output shaft of a 4 spd.
trans. Long ago I borrowed one from the local dealer, but he's since
closed shop. The ones on MG Cycle's site won't work because it needs to
fit over a longer shaft and I need to be able to hold the shaft as well.
Looks like the previous "mechanic" used a punch or chisel! Guess I could
make one, but who knows when I'll have the time. Any suggestions?
Charlie