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+7SCTLVR Magoo Triker Papa Ritch WingMan02 tarmacburner2 ebear695 Dimond 11 posters |
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Dimond Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 540 Age : 79 Location : San Francisco Bay Area Points : 5493 Registration date : 2011-08-07
| Subject: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:48 pm | |
| I need to loosen (not tighten) various bolts on the SWing and maybe remove my car wheel lug nuts - that's it. What size impact wrench should I get? Plan to get an electric one - not that this will matter. Thanks. |
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ebear695 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 60 Location : Orange, Ca Points : 4182 Registration date : 2013-07-11
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:16 pm | |
| 1/2 inch is plenty large enough for nearly all apps, and 1/2 inch drive impact sockets are readily available via Harbor Freight at good prices, even a 3/8 drive would work for MC's but not so much cars. Also get a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench for $10 from HF to tighten those lug nuts |
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tarmacburner2 Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1099 Age : 70 Location : Cleveleys, Lancashire, England Points : 6494 Registration date : 2010-03-27
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:31 pm | |
| Agree about ½" being more than adequate. Make sure that the sockets you get for it are single hex or you could end up 'rounding off' the heads or nuts. A ½" to 3/8ths reducer is also a good item to have in the toolbox.
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WingMan02 Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 287 Location : Honolulu Points : 4985 Registration date : 2012-01-19
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:34 pm | |
| Does anyone know where I might be able to get a 1/2 drive 32mm 8/12 point extra deep socket? I need to torque the steering stem lock nut. Thank you in advance. |
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Papa Ritch Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 31 Age : 83 Location : DAMASCUS, Oregon USA. Points : 5597 Registration date : 2009-07-22
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:51 pm | |
| Northern tool I have one on the way. I went for the 12 point. you will need the 12 point for the stem. I just hope it as deep as I need
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=24&Ntt=32%2Bmm%2BDeep%2Bsocket |
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ebear695 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 60 Location : Orange, Ca Points : 4182 Registration date : 2013-07-11
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:51 pm | |
| OMG, the shipping is twice the cost of the tool, great price on the tool, btw. I then looked on Amazon, you can have 80 mm deep socket from anywhere from under $10 to $40, some shipped for free, check it out! |
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Papa Ritch Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 31 Age : 83 Location : DAMASCUS, Oregon USA. Points : 5597 Registration date : 2009-07-22
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:32 pm | |
| My shipping was same as the socket. 5.99 . I spent more on gas looking all over town, an not finding one. |
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Magoo Triker Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 145 Location : NPR, Florida Points : 4242 Registration date : 2013-08-03
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:44 pm | |
| The Harbor Freight 1/2 in. impact wrench is great tool for working on Silver Lady and the car. It will handle the wheel lugs on car and the CVT and clutch on the scoot fine and is under $40 buck here.
Magoo |
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Papa Ritch Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 31 Age : 83 Location : DAMASCUS, Oregon USA. Points : 5597 Registration date : 2009-07-22
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:25 pm | |
| Yes but is there a 12 point 32mm deep well socket. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:17 am | |
| - Papa Ritch wrote:
- Northern tool I have one on the way. I went for the 12 point. you will need the 12 point for the stem. I just hope it as deep as I need
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=24&Ntt=32%2Bmm%2BDeep%2Bsocket I seem to recall reading (on here IIRC) that you need about 5" deep socket for the steering head,poster brought two "normal" deep reach then cut the square of one & welded the two together to get the depth |
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| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:30 am | |
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SCTLVR Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 186 Location : Fairfield, CA Points : 4698 Registration date : 2012-06-27
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:57 am | |
| Hi Jerry. Go up to Concord's Harbor Freight and purchase the cordless, 1/2" impact wrench and you'll be very happy. Greg |
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mick Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 80 Age : 56 Location : johnstone renfrewshire scotland Points : 4816 Registration date : 2011-11-11
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:19 am | |
| - WingMan02 wrote:
- Does anyone know where I might be able to get a 1/2 drive 32mm 8/12 point extra deep socket? I need to torque the steering stem lock nut. Thank you in advance.
if you get a normal l socket cut it in half then weld a tube with a similar size in diameter so that you have one end as the socket and the other with the 1/2" drive got few so called specialised sockets like this:) |
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ebear695 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 60 Location : Orange, Ca Points : 4182 Registration date : 2013-07-11
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:52 am | |
| So can someone tell me how often is this 32mm socket used/needed? is there regualar maintainence required for the nut where its needed or only for repair when the bearings go bad? |
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WingMan02 Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 287 Location : Honolulu Points : 4985 Registration date : 2012-01-19
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:21 pm | |
| - Papa Ritch wrote:
- Northern tool I have one on the way. I went for the 12 point. you will need the 12 point for the stem. I just hope it as deep as I need
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=24&Ntt=32%2Bmm%2BDeep%2Bsocket I just chatted with Northern tools and the socket you ordered is only 2 5/16 inch deep internally. They do not have one that can handle a bolt of three inches. I do not have access to welding equipment so I will not be able to fabricate a socket welded to a pipe. This tool is used to remove/install the steering stem to service/replace the steering bearings. It needs to be torqued to specifications. |
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BenRussoUSA Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 8 Age : 54 Location : Northern Virginia, Near D.C. Points : 4089 Registration date : 2013-08-15
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:00 pm | |
| I used to work in an auto shop. Harbor freight has inexpensive ones if you only use it every once in a while. While they are not "high quality" and long lasting, the one I have has lasted for occasional use. The lbs/ft of torque is probably more important than the size of the driver chuck. Because, you can get converters (up or down) for the driver chuck.
However if you get a breaker bar it is cheaper, and you can tap (or bang if necessary) with a hammer on the end, or use a length of pipe as an extender.
For *tightening* things that need to be very tight, I recommend getting a torque wrench. For that matter, if you haven't already gotten several torque wrenches, buy those first (instead of the impact driver) and spend a little money on a breaker bar. |
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ebear695 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 60 Location : Orange, Ca Points : 4182 Registration date : 2013-07-11
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:20 pm | |
| SO! has anyone ever found a ready made 32mm deep socket 5 inches deep 12 point without have to fab it up? does Honda make one avail for this purpose? it doesnt sound like a tool that is used oftern at all. I've never had a steering bearing go bad......oops, i better get one! |
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WingMan02 Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 287 Location : Honolulu Points : 4985 Registration date : 2012-01-19
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:34 pm | |
| - Dimond wrote:
- I need to loosen (not tighten) various bolts on the SWing and maybe remove my car wheel lug nuts - that's it. What size impact wrench should I get? Plan to get an electric one - not that this will matter. Thanks.
I would use a 1/2 inch impact wrench. For you Swing I would use a cordless one and get an electrical one for all other uses. Never use an impact wrench to tighten any bolts. Use a torque wrench for tightening. Aloha |
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JeffR_ Site Admin
Number of posts : 1103 Age : 65 Location : Bay Area, Ca Points : 9035 Registration date : 2010-05-12
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:36 pm | |
| I bought a 1/2" electric impact that can deliver up to 90 ftlbs of torque for only 40$. I got it at harbor freight, and the sockets were only about $10 and I bought the deep ones. It works great for me and it will work in your car too if you get a converter so you can take it on trips. |
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jmaslak Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 252 Location : Golden, CO, USA Points : 4770 Registration date : 2012-06-15
| Subject: Re: Impact Wrench Size (1/2in or 3/4in) Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:19 pm | |
| FWIW, I've never needed an impact wrench on the Wing thus far - not for steering head, not for variator or clutch, not for rear tire. If you have a way of holding things to tighten them, you should have a way of holding them to loosen them. I cringe when I see someone using a impact wrench on something very precisely machined like a crankshaft (to remove the variator) - I won't take a hammer or anything else that has sharp impact (like an impact wrench) to my beloved Wing! |
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