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Post by TonyDunkley on Sept 25, 2020 6:44:16 GMT
Actually another way to deal with it is to tighten the offending nut back up, wind a die over the thread as far as it will go, then unwind the poxy nut. The fatal flaw is that Ricco hasn't got a die. Or a spanner worth the name. He said on page 2, in response to what I'd asked him, that the exhaust flange nuts were both deep (elongated) nuts, so it's very doubtful there would be anything much in the way of unused threads, vulnerable to damage or corrosion, sticking out of the nuts when they were fully tight. What he didn't say was if the two hole/stud flange on the exhaust was loose or fixed. If it was a loose flange then having managed to shift the first nut he'd tried would have taken all the tension off the second stud and improved the chances of success with it. His only real obstacles to success were not having a deep socket, suitably modified if necessary, to use on the 13mm nuts, . . and allowing himself to be put off trying by the extensive range of crap that was posted on here in the guise of helpful advice, by people who hadn't bothered to read what he had said in post #1
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Post by Jim on Sept 25, 2020 8:07:06 GMT
I hope this thread doesn't make 22 pages... How do you like them apples? Delicious, with blackberries and thick custard. Some were eaters, others need cooking. Back on topic, Nuts, I missed out on the hazelnuts, a bit late, them squirrels are greedy buggers.
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Post by kris on Sept 25, 2020 8:50:04 GMT
How do you like them apples? Delicious, with blackberries and thick custard. Some were eaters, others need cooking. Back on topic, Nuts, I missed out on the hazelnuts, a bit late, them squirrels are greedy buggers. Yes all very well and good but what about the stubborn nut?
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 25, 2020 8:56:22 GMT
Delicious, with blackberries and thick custard. Some were eaters, others need cooking. Back on topic, Nuts, I missed out on the hazelnuts, a bit late, them squirrels are greedy buggers. Yes all very well and good but what about the stubborn nut? He’s still here, awaiting a visit from CRT enforcement bods I think.
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Post by patty on Feb 21, 2022 15:45:23 GMT
Resurrecting this thread as its called 'stubborn bolt' Have heard my gates have dropped significantly following the last storm and I need to lift them and turn the bolts so they stay higher Worked out I can maybe balance them on bricks at the right place but accessing one of the bolts tough..last time I brought ratchet spanners but didn't get the right size .. Son Nos 3 rocked up and he had something similar and we managed to sorta get them bit better.. I've been looking but the cost of rachet spanners is steep and I'm uncertain of the size but I think either 21 or 23 mm .. I've seen something called a C spanner RS pro..828-0239 19-51mm.. will that work? I can use an adjustable the other side as there is more room. I'd wait for son but he's saving Wind Turbines in Denmark, then checking out Norway before walking across Baffin and I think my fallen gate is not priority over his exciting life. I think I can at least have a go.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2022 16:11:31 GMT
When you say 'ratchet spanner' do you really mean 'socket wrench'? Because these things are not particularly expensive (well, some are but you wouldn't need proffessional quality). Also if you need such a large size for just one job, wouldn't a standard wrench do instead? Maybe the job would be a bit slower but...
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Post by duncan on Feb 21, 2022 16:39:40 GMT
When you say 'ratchet spanner' do you really mean 'socket wrench'? Because these things are not particularly expensive (well, some are but you wouldn't need proffessional quality). Also if you need such a large size for just one job, wouldn't a standard wrench do instead? Maybe the job would be a bit slower but...
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Post by JohnV on Feb 21, 2022 18:13:52 GMT
When you say 'ratchet spanner' do you really mean 'socket wrench'? Because these things are not particularly expensive (well, some are but you wouldn't need proffessional quality). Also if you need such a large size for just one job, wouldn't a standard wrench do instead? Maybe the job would be a bit slower but...
ratchet ring spanners are very handy if you have limited space to work
However if you can use a socket set there is a decent set (probably far more comprehensive than you will ever need) at Lidl's centre aisles at the moment
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2022 18:13:59 GMT
Resurrecting this thread as its called 'stubborn bolt' Have heard my gates have dropped significantly following the last storm and I need to lift them and turn the bolts so they stay higher Worked out I can maybe balance them on bricks at the right place but accessing one of the bolts tough..last time I brought ratchet spanners but didn't get the right size .. Son Nos 3 rocked up and he had something similar and we managed to sorta get them bit better.. I've been looking but the cost of rachet spanners is steep and I'm uncertain of the size but I think either 21 or 23 mm .. I've seen something called a C spanner RS pro..828-0239 19-51mm.. will that work? I can use an adjustable the other side as there is more room. I'd wait for son but he's saving Wind Turbines in Denmark, then checking out Norway before walking across Baffin and I think my fallen gate is not priority over his exciting life. I think I can at least have a go..... That C spanner is not at all what you need. Post a pic of the offending fastener 👍
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2022 18:21:53 GMT
ratchet ring spanners are very handy if you have limited space to work
However if you can use a socket set there is a decent set (probably far more comprehensive than you will ever need) at Lidl's centre aisles at the moment
The isle of dreams 😂👍 Six sided sockets so they won’t round the a nut or bolt head off in a heartbeat - unlike a cheap Swedish Nut Lathe 🧐😡
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Post by patty on Feb 21, 2022 20:47:18 GMT
Resurrecting this thread as its called 'stubborn bolt' Have heard my gates have dropped significantly following the last storm and I need to lift them and turn the bolts so they stay higher Worked out I can maybe balance them on bricks at the right place but accessing one of the bolts tough..last time I brought ratchet spanners but didn't get the right size .. Son Nos 3 rocked up and he had something similar and we managed to sorta get them bit better.. I've been looking but the cost of rachet spanners is steep and I'm uncertain of the size but I think either 21 or 23 mm .. I've seen something called a C spanner RS pro..828-0239 19-51mm.. will that work? I can use an adjustable the other side as there is more room. I'd wait for son but he's saving Wind Turbines in Denmark, then checking out Norway before walking across Baffin and I think my fallen gate is not priority over his exciting life. I think I can at least have a go..... That C spanner is not at all what you need. Post a pic of the offending fastener 👍 Thanks I'll post a pic when I get home..it is a limited space which is why I couldn't get a open end spanner in..needs something thinner. Gates are so heavy so need to do something Checking on line they suggest lifting them off the hinges(which could be done) adjusting, then putting back but cannot manage that one.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2022 20:59:05 GMT
Post a picture of the gates as well. If they are too heavy it might be too much for one person.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2022 21:03:28 GMT
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Post by kris on Feb 21, 2022 21:12:56 GMT
Wait till your sons there and get him to do it.
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Post by patty on Feb 22, 2022 19:35:51 GMT
That would do the job, just need to figure out the size... Once I've balanced the gates on bricks I'll manage Thank you I'll still get pics tomorrow. arrived home bit late in squally weather... Freya so excited to be home, no chance of sorting anything ...
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