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I have C spanners but I would have to grind the end to fit the hole which means trashing a good spanner for a one off job. There must be the right tool out there. I would add that I did grind the end of a non adjustable C spanner to fit, just snapped the end off, bloody tight.
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An old C spanner with the end ground off
or knock it round with a punch.
or knock it round with a punch.An old C spanner with the end ground off
Like I say it really is tight, made of alloy I believe, so a punch would trash it. May end up making one
I don't want to be too brutal and distort it as it is a hydraulic end cap.
gavuk
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They are available ,but I generally modify a c hook spanner......PIN/PEG SPANNER or something like this ? pin/peg spanner.......check around for best prices though....
rtbcomp
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....... There must be the right tool out there.......
It's a C-Spanner, but not like anything you've got.
Why not make one?
Normally you'd just engage one hole at a time, there are four holes so you can get the spanner in properly.
I'd use leverage rather than a hammer as the end cap is soft. Warming it slightly might help a bit.
Thanks Gav. too pricey for a one off, good gear though.
I think thats going to be the way to go, just thought there would be something reasonable out there.
There are some, but they are to engage in holes in the end of the plate rather than around the edge.
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if there is good access,you could make a steel ring to fit over the end cap, then drill and tap holes to line up with the dimples, screw a bolt into each hole for minimum damage to the cap.then figure out the best way of applying torque.I:E nut welded to end of ring or bar welded to the ring.
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If there's crappy access, doing the same but chopping the ring in half so that it only works on two holes would work too. Easy enough to dill a hole in the side of the ring for allowing a length of rod to be used for the handle, if the ring is made meaty enough.
pedrobedro
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A piece of round bar that's a tight fit in the hole then knock it round one hole at a time.
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Thats what i was going to say. Spin it round like a ships wheel, well for half a turn anyway. Often the simple way is favourite
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how can u get a tight fit its a round indent , bull nose
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From the left field how about a chain grip wrench or oil filter remover?
Too tight.
CompoSimmonite
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What about a chain wrench ? Add small nuts and bolts through the links that correspond with the holes in the cap. Wrap the cap with inner tube, multilayers of gaffer tape etc to protect it from damage by the chain.
Paul h
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