Post by: ferretjuggler on March 05, 2009, 06:25:29 PM
Non of my spanners seem to fit, tho it looks like a 5/16" bi hex spanner would fit, mine don't seem to want to.
If I could find a spare one ( I must have one somewhere, just don't know where) I could take it to an engineers merchant and get sorted with something.
As it is I'd have to toss the complete axle on the trade counter.
Anyone got a clue what size they are, I'm fed up of grinding their heads or wacking f**k out of them with a hammer and chisel.
Post by: Nosebolt on March 05, 2009, 06:33:07 PM
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 05, 2009, 06:34:39 PM
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 05, 2009, 06:41:54 PM
They're on the flat strap type UJ retainers and are a PITA!
U bolt types seem easier to work with and are 5/16" UNF thread so I suspect they are stronger, but this bugger aint got 'em.
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 05, 2009, 06:46:49 PM
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All the ones I've come across are 8mm double hex.
All the ones I've come across are 8mm double hex.
Actually, I never tried any metric spanners, 'cos I knew they are UNF fixings, but I'll give it a try tomorrow.
Post by: MOCAJ on March 05, 2009, 06:50:52 PM
8mm A/F= .315"
dont think you will notice much difference
will be better with a 6 sided socket for sure if you can get one on
Post by: MOCAJ on March 05, 2009, 06:52:39 PM
Post by: isle of man on March 05, 2009, 07:35:33 PM
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 05, 2009, 07:42:43 PM
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Remember these are a one use bolt!!!
Cheers, I didn't know that.
Maybe I should actually spend some time reading all those expensive manuals I bought.
I guess they guy who nailed the Yellow Perril (CJ7 diesel) together before I bought it didn't know that either, 'cos there were LOOSE cap head bolts holding the UJs on when I got it.
Post by: greggmo on March 05, 2009, 10:09:59 PM
Post by: Nosebolt on March 05, 2009, 10:26:58 PM
Post by: Jonny Jeep on March 06, 2009, 11:59:45 AM
Quote from: "isle of man"
Remember these are a one use bolt!!!Doesn't mention anything about replacing them in the FSM. I'm pretty sure it would state to replace them if they were.
Post by: Bubba on March 06, 2009, 12:52:40 PM
Post by: isle of man on March 06, 2009, 02:05:07 PM
Post by: Dave69 on March 06, 2009, 05:42:35 PM
Quote from: "isle of man"
Remember these are a one use bolt!!!
are these stretch bolts then ?
use some thread lock and no problems.
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 07, 2009, 10:59:19 AM
Other 5/16 spanners I got won't fit or slip.
Moral of the story: stop buying cheapo spanners from market stalls.