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Subject:Re: Lug nut stripped
From:Courtney Hook
Date:Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:28:57 -0800

Neil, let me go check the wattage output on my 120volt unit, and I'll postit
in a minute.
Courtney

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: Lug nut stripped

> Hey neat. Didn't know they existed. Thanks for the tip.
>
> In light of what Courtenay is asking (120VAC have more power?) I'd be
> tempted to get one of those given I have an inverter in the Westy.
> (though I have no idea how much power a 120VAC unit would draw)
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 9:47 AM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com> wrote:
>> One of the most helpful items I keep in my cars is a 12 volt "emergency"
>> impact wrench. They sell for about $40 complete with sockets and
>> extension.
>> If I get a flat, the wheel is off and on in no time. Also nice for
>> removing
>> nuts from alternators & such.
>> Jim C
>>
>> On Nov 2, 2008, at 10:38 AM, neil N wrote:
>>
>>> I recall chewing up a lug nut REAL good a while back....
> ......
>>>
>>> If a socket still fits, might be worth taking it to someone with an air
>>> gun.

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