How the heck...
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How the heck...
Do your remove this bracket for the front skid plate?
The center bolt is simple but then there are 2 bolts behind the threads of the rubber bushings.
The bracket is so small and tight that I see no way to remove the rubber bushings.
Chicken and egg sort of thing.
Pulling my hair out about this one as wrench will not even fit on bushing bolts as there is no space.
My next step is to rip up whats left of my rubber bushings and then try to cut or drill them out to get to bolts behind!
Cheers,
The center bolt is simple but then there are 2 bolts behind the threads of the rubber bushings.
The bracket is so small and tight that I see no way to remove the rubber bushings.
Chicken and egg sort of thing.
Pulling my hair out about this one as wrench will not even fit on bushing bolts as there is no space.
My next step is to rip up whats left of my rubber bushings and then try to cut or drill them out to get to bolts behind!
Cheers,
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72 Pathfinder | 75 710M 2.7i | 96 350GDT Worker
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Re: How the heck...
Hi Dan,
You must unbolt the rubber anti-vibration mounts from the bracket then the nuts on the center tube flange can be accessed. It's a tight fit for the wrench but it's doable. I have Snap-On Tools wrenches that have heads which are smaller than most manufacturers so this made the process a bit easier.
Cheers,
Steve
You must unbolt the rubber anti-vibration mounts from the bracket then the nuts on the center tube flange can be accessed. It's a tight fit for the wrench but it's doable. I have Snap-On Tools wrenches that have heads which are smaller than most manufacturers so this made the process a bit easier.
Cheers,
Steve
1971 NA 700AP
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Re: How the heck...
Was at one shop today looking for smaller head wrenches
Did not find anything but will check with some friends and see
It is a crazy tight fit (I have less than 1/8 of an inch to move and that is 'if' I get the wrench to grab!
Will post a victory post if I get the rubber mounts off
Thanks Steve
Did not find anything but will check with some friends and see
It is a crazy tight fit (I have less than 1/8 of an inch to move and that is 'if' I get the wrench to grab!
Will post a victory post if I get the rubber mounts off
Thanks Steve
72 Pathfinder | 75 710M 2.7i | 96 350GDT Worker
Re: How the heck...
You need a Ural tool kit!!
The ural wrenches have really flat heads that I use on things that a standard box wrench won't reach.
You might try Princess Auto. Tool won't break the bank and many options.
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The ural wrenches have really flat heads that I use on things that a standard box wrench won't reach.
You might try Princess Auto. Tool won't break the bank and many options.
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Ottawa, Canada
1974 710M
2007 2WD Ural Patrol
1974 710M
2007 2WD Ural Patrol
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Re: How the heck...
Go buy a cheap wrench at Wally-World and grind it flat. Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes with a new grinding pad.
Re: How the heck...
I haven't got a skid plate on mine...
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Robin
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MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
Robin
Pinzgauer 710K
MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
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Re: How the heck...
Hey Robin,
You might want to get yourself a front skid pan as they are principally responsible for structural support to the front footwell section. Without the pan the front section will eventually sag due to the minimally supported weight of the tub, steering box and driver..
Cheers,
Steve
You might want to get yourself a front skid pan as they are principally responsible for structural support to the front footwell section. Without the pan the front section will eventually sag due to the minimally supported weight of the tub, steering box and driver..
Cheers,
Steve
1971 NA 700AP
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Re: How the heck...
I did not know you had a Haflinger!spandit wrote:I haven't got a skid plate on mine...
Ok I have 3 plans of attack:
1. 18mm offset box head
2. 18mm angled box head
3. Cheap 18mm I can grind down if 1 and 2 don't work
Will report this afternoon
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Re: How the heck...
Ah, that clears things up then!TechMOGogy wrote: I did not know you had a Haflinger!
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Robin
Pinzgauer 710K
MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
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Pinzgauer 710K
MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
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Re: How the heck...
Victory (but it was 17mm )
Issue was also that someone put new ones on and the threads were so tall they hit the center tube so could not get box wrench 'over'
Issue was also that someone put new ones on and the threads were so tall they hit the center tube so could not get box wrench 'over'
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Re: How the heck...
My friend had a vehicle with bolts set like that. The previous owner tightened them on, then cut the handle off the wrench. Coated in greese and dirt, looked ok...
Nice fork, er, wrench.
Nice fork, er, wrench.
Mike
1971 North American 700AP Haflinger Pathfinder
1971 North American 700AP Haflinger Pathfinder