re:
"... jam a piece of balled up duct tape into the end of the socket ..."
Wow! That's, like, the 10,001st use for duct tape ;)
bs
Rick Neves _._ wrote:
> Hey Dean,
>
> One thing I could suggest to your friend is that he try using a
> smaller size ratchet (1/4" drive) with a couple of long extensions. It
> might be good to use a angling socket at the end or one of those cord
> bendy type extensions you might find at your hardware store. I think I
> got mine in the 5$ cheap parts bin that a lot of hardware stores have.
> Anyway, a neat trick for holding the bolt and washer in the socket
> while you pass it under the fender is to jam a piece of balled up duct
> tape into the end of the socket, that way the head of the bolt will
> have a tendency to stick inside the socket.
>
> Another thing to watch of while doing this procedure is that you don't
> over tighten the bolts. You will want to get those washers positioned
> flat side up, but don't over tighten because the washer can rotate and
> dent the top side, its only aluminum.
>
> The second bolt from the front is best gotten from the headlight hole
> and using a ratcheting spanner. I have the ones made by Crescent. They
> have been invaluable. I wish they had whitworth sizes.
> Sincerely
>
>
> Rick Neves
> '56 BN-2
>
> 12 Walnut Hill Road
> Millis, MA 02054
> V 508.275.3561
>
>
>
>
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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