I have an earlyer model and I think its more like an inch. Carl E.
I have a nut sitting on the bench if I get a chance I'll run down and
check.
Carl E.
-----Original Message-----
From: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 21, 1999 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: Easy question
>But the problem is that you can't get vise-grips inside the wire-wheel hub.
>I believe the socket size is 1-5/16" - the same as for the engine crank
>pulley nut. I got lucky - mine fits inside the hub, whereas I've heard
>that some 1-5/16" sockets are too thick and won't fit.
>
>' Believe mine is a Blackhawk...
>
>Allen
>
>From: "wizardz" <wizardz@maxinter.net>
>>
>>take a pair of vise-grip across the nut....
>>insert a screw driver through the jaws.
>>voila! instant anysize wrench
>>Paul Tegler
>
>>Subject: Easy question
>>
>>I'm attempting to replace the front wheel bearings on my wire-wheeled '79,
>>but discovered that I don't own a socket large enough to fit the nut
inside
>>the hub.
>
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