Open end "ratchet" type spanners?

[harveyp6]

Going back to the original problem, would it be possible to leave two studs that are the easiest to access to hang the manifold from, then remove all the others and replace them with Allen head cap screws?

 

[JOEPRO]

I think you’ll find the head on the ratchet side too big from what you’ve said

Yes I know the ring end will be too big to go over the end of the stud in situ, but since the open end goes over the nut itself it will fit. And its the ratchet open end I want in this case.

 

[JOEPRO]

This is an example of what I mean -



When in place there is no room to fit a ring end of a spanner in between several of the studs and the tubes:



Only cheap, thin ring spanners fit for the loosening or final tightening which is fine in itself but imagine this in situ and a power steering box 3 inches from it. Its small turns at a time for a very long time to get the nut off.

 

[tom2207]

I got a few imperial ones, the 9/16” is a gem on landy prop shafts. Like most on here I have also butchered a few cheap spanner’s for the odd ball job, a dab of oa heat and a twist works well.

Bob

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theres a socket with a built in extension available especially for land rover prop nuts , they look nasty , black and spindly but once you own one , theres no turning back , the newer stuff is in euro torque though

 

[Robotstar5]

theres a socket with a built in extension available especially for land rover prop nuts , they look nasty , black and spindly but once you own one , theres no turning back , the newer stuff is in euro torque though

Like this?

 

[bricol]

Going back to the original problem, would it be possible to leave two studs that are the easiest to access to hang the manifold from, then remove all the others and replace them with Allen head cap screws?

Problem with socket cap head screws, especially black ones, is they rust well with the influence of the heat. Come a few years time, now they are a real pain to get back out. If you are regularly removing them, in a race car for example, they are excellent.

I am not looking forward to when I need to undo the ones on my trials car engine - undisturbed for 15-20 years . . .

 

[tom2207]

Like this?

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the very one

 

[MetalMonkey]

That's the same as my Stanley ones by the looks of it.

same as snap on , who I think own Facom these days ,, Ive had a set of these for years and they are handy in some situations , they work way better than they look like they ever would

Stanley B&D own Facom.
Snap-on own Bacho.

 

[Turbo]

This is an example of what I mean -

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When in place there is no room to fit a ring end of a spanner in between several of the studs and the tubes:

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Only cheap, thin ring spanners fit for the loosening or final tightening which is fine in itself but imagine this in situ and a power steering box 3 inches from it. Its small turns at a time for a very long time to get the nut off.

That manifold is a work of art!
Equal length headers I assume?

Will you get it ceracoated or wrapped while you have it off?

 

[Bravheart]

Wheeler dealers normally remove the whole engine and do any work on the bench. Might have been quicker and get a bit of heat and cleaning up on the required bits.

Mind don't believe they can take out an engine, rebuild and replace it, perform a suspension upgrade as well as a brake refurb in 20 man hours

 

[8ob]

Looks simple enough, thin out the ring end of a combination spanner to slacken off and nut run it off with one of the facom/ snapon spanners. Seen a lot worse.

Bob

 

[Gareth J]

Once loosened, a bit of mild steel, ~8mm diameter maybe, welded to a cheap ring spanner or bit of socket that fits, can let you custom bend a spanner that really makes the most of the limited space. Might get you a marginal improvement.

The brutalist I am, in similarly restricted situations, I've also just kept knocking the nut around with a chisel and replaced the nut afterwards. Once the threads are clean and lubricated, a new nut should spin back on with pushes with a finger if you can reach or some other long prodder like a

 

[JOEPRO]

That manifold is a work of art!
Equal length headers I assume?

Will you get it ceracoated or wrapped while you have it off?

Its a unique factory MB header for the Cosworth cars. Pretty cool part alright.

No at this time im leaving it original will degrease and clean it up. Its a stainless type material.

Looks simple enough, thin out the ring end of a combination spanner to slacken off and nut run it off with one of the facom/ snapon spanners. Seen a lot worse.

Bob

Your hired!! Custard creams and tea will be supplied

 

[JOEPRO]

Wheeler dealers normally remove the whole engine and do any work on the bench. Might have been quicker and get a bit of heat and cleaning up on the required bits.

Mind don't believe they can take out an engine, rebuild and replace it, perform a suspension upgrade as well as a brake refurb in 20 man hours

The engine will be coming out in a couple of year's time for complete restoration. But for now I wanted to leave the lump in place but that is an option yes and may have helped matters.

 

[zzr1200]

I have a few of these metric and imperial.

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