12volt Impact Wrench: another use
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 17:46
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Member - Roachie (SA)
G'day all,
I've just spent the last several hours climbing in and out from under my Patrol, changing all the 5 lots of oil.
For those of you with patrols or any other vehicle that uses plugs in diffs and g/box or transfer case that have a square hole to take a 1/2" socket driver, here's a time saving idea.........use your 12v impact wrench. The task of removing some of the plugs when you're lying on your back without much leverage, is made so much easier with the 12v jobbie. Unfortunately there are a couple of
places where the tool won't reach (filler holes on gearbox and tfr case), but the 4 plugs on the diffs and gearbox drain plug were real easy to remove.
Reply By: Member - Captain (WA) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 18:02
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 18:02
Hi Roachie,
Not a bad idea, will store that away. Another place I use
mine is on my van stabiliser legs. Much easier to flick the switch on the wrench than tediously wind down 4 legs.
Cheers
Captain
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 15:18
Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 15:18
Hi Captain,
When the impact wrench operates does it continue to turn the wind down mechanism or does it reload and start again?
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Follow Up By: Member - Captain (WA) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 22:19
Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 22:19
Hi Dodger,
It generally turns continuosly, but sometimes the thread binds and it "reloads" and impacts to continue while winding down.
Once the leg is on the ground, it always reloads as it lifts the van. I have the type of support legs that can completely lift the van
wheels off the ground and the wrench has no problem doing so.
Its certainly a lazy way of doing things, but isn't that what being on holidays is all about!!!
Cheers
Captain
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Nov 15, 2004 at 08:40
Monday, Nov 15, 2004 at 08:40
Thanks Captain,
I currently use an 18v batt operated drill and was considering purchasing the impact wrench for multiple uses so it may be the new toy.
My van legs must be of a similar type as the 18v drill can lift the van as
well.
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 18:52
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 18:52
Geez Roachie,
.......once again it seems like you and Captain are trailer/caravan owners who just like to take some extra weight with you. A small piece of pipe is a good extension if the pull is hard on the socket set. There are some who just need toys I guess. LOL
Yes, I have an air one in the machinery shed where there are lots to undo and where it matters.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 19:01
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 19:01
G'day John,
Yeh mate i carry the 18" length of gal pipe and 1/2" socket driver that fits inside it as
well and that was what I had to use to undo the difficult-to-access plugs. It's just that the leccy one makes it so much easier and less chance of skinning a knuckle etc.
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Follow Up By: Nick R - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 20:28
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 20:28
I did suggest to JohnR that he use his cordless for mixing up cake mix or some other food, maybe damper if he bent a piece of rod for a dough hook, would probably be used by Mrs. JohnR......
NickR
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Follow Up By: Member - Captain (WA) - Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 22:22
Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 22:22
Hi ya John,
Isn't it "he who has most toys wins" !!!
Cheers
Captain
PS. still got a long way to go to even get close to Roachie ;)
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Reply By: Member - Scrubba (NSW) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 19:58
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 19:58
Hey Roachie,
Make double-sure that it is set to UNDO before you use it! Could be an expensive repair.
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Reply By: hoyks - Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 09:03
Sunday, Nov 14, 2004 at 09:03
I always put a couple of wraps of plumbers thread tape on the plugs before fitting them, makes them seal
well without having to do them up so tight that you need a rattlegun with a length of gal pipe over the handle to get them out.
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