I was going to mention don't think of using a 1/2 inch drive, but I see it has already been done. Years ago I was trying to remove the axle nut from my '74 Super Beetle vert using a 1/2 drive and 4' cheater bar-the drive broke. So I now have a rarely used specialty tool in my cabinet-I welded the socket to the broken drive! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Orin,
> I don't know what you weigh,m but you can use a cheater bar and our
> own
> weifht. You just have to do some math. You can use a length of pipe
> slipped down on a 3/4 drive handle and move your weight back and
> fourth
> on the pipe to get the torque or force just right. Force (torque)
> equals
> the length of the bar times the force applied ie, your weight. If you
> need 360 ft/lbs then you can solve for where along that pipe your need
> to hang your weight.
> Where F(orce)= L(ength in feet) X Weight
> Then F=LxW
> or,
> 360=Lx180
> Remembering that 1(one) times 1(one) is still 1(one)
> Then divide both sides of the equation by the weight 180 which will
> reduce the 180 figure to 1(one).
> 360/180=Lx180/180
> That is 360 divided by 180 is equal to 180 divided by 180
> The result is that the 180 divided by 180 is 1(one)
> Thus, 360/180=Lx(180/180)_
> or,
> 360/180=Lx(1)
> Or 360/180=L(ength in feet)
> Then 2=L(feet)
> So 180 lbs (your weight) applied at two feet from the center of the
> hub
> would produce 360 foot lbs of twisting motion or torque.
> Sorry for being a bit pedantic here - but I needed the mental exercise
> too.
> Good Luck.
> John
> On 7/29/2012 12:03 AM, orin wrote:
> > Hey everyone!
> >
> > I'm looking for advice with the rear axle nut. I can't seem to find
> > a 46mm
> > socket anywhere locally and I'd like to keep going with my work
> > tomorrow
> > (checking the rear bearings), has anyone here used a 1 and 13/16"
> > SAE
> > socket? It seems like the conversion is almost perfect. Any
> > thoughts?
> >
> > Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use? I
> > was
> > looking at a 1" torque wrench in a shop but it only goes to 300 ft
> > lbs and
> > I think the target is 360 ft lbs. If anyone with experience might
> > like to
> > share a tip or two... Thanks a lot!!
> >
> > Orin
> >
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