Re: [ST] possible ST rear wheel nut tool

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 24 Jul 2002, Steve Lawler wrote:

> Steven Kohlscheen wrote:
> > http://www.mcmaster.com/ do a search for pump wrench and look at the 30 deg
> > angle thin-head short handle wrenches.  They make one in 46 mm for $21.51
> > and one in 1 13/16 for $20.90.  I'm seriously considering getting one for
> > the travel kit incase I need to take the rear wheel off on the road.  Just
> > thought I'd share the discovery.
> 
> An excellent suggestion with only one foreseeable problem: Having enough 
> leverage with the 8-1/2" handle to either loosen the nut or tighten it 
> anywhere near the required 146NM.

Yes, last time I had to remove the tire I had to pull out the
impact gun.

Tom


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