leversole Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 ...and bolts!Yes, it took two attempts to turn this ratchet into three parts...it was my favorite too! If I keep working on these old trucks, I am gonna have to look into a 3/4 inch torque multiplier! Anybody have any experience with one? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mack mhe9 Posted October 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2013 So you broke the handle first with the pipe then you slid the pipe all the way one and broke the drive? You have a good peace of pipe you just need a stronger ratchet. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Oh you can weld that... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lol did a number on that one. sears tends to raise eyebrows when you bring in 1/2" ratchets with sheared off drives and broke handles Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Looks like you sent a boy to do a man's job. Try a breaker bar the next time. LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lol did a number on that one. sears tends to raise eyebrows when you bring in 1/2" ratchets with sheared off drives and broke handles....with hammer and pipe marks. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You have to be smarter than the nuts, bolts and tools. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yardo-this is the guy that was trying to lite farts with an Oxy/Acetylene torch.How smart can he be? 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 remember lefty loosey righty tighty lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looks like an off brand, Ive actually managed to break a 1/2" proto industrial ratchet at work, Im not teling how, but it can be done if you really try and your impact wont break it loose. Good job on the tool, Id keep that one on the wall of shame just to remember the pain in your hand when it snapped. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 So you broke the handle first with the pipe then you slid the pipe all the way one and broke the drive? You have a good peace of pipe you just need a stronger ratchet.You must have been watching me! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looks like you sent a boy to do a man's job. Try a breaker bar the next time. LOLI broke THAT yesterday! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 You have to be smarter than the nuts, bolts and tools. If you had a Mack you would understand... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yardo-this is the guy that was trying to lite farts with an Oxy/Acetylene torch.How smart can he be?It was the only source of ignition I had at the time, what would you use? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looks like an off brand, Ive actually managed to break a 1/2" proto industrial ratchet at work, Im not teling how, but it can be done if you really try and your impact wont break it loose. Good job on the tool, Id keep that one on the wall of shame just to remember the pain in your hand when it snapped.30 year old AMERICAN MADE S-K! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted October 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2013 Did it happen something like this......... 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You gotta stop bringing 1/2" drive stuff to a 3/4" or 1" drive fight!!!!!! 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Since I bought my 1" impact, when I get it out the nuts that used to laugh at my 1/2" drive and smile at my 3/4" drive now just jump off the thread and line themselves up on the shop floor. The ones that don't jump off and line up get the HOT wrench and then they wish they had jumped off and lined up on the floor. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 1" tire gun, and the hot wrench..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 remember lefty loosey righty tighty lolNot when your on the left side with stud piloted. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 need a 3/4 drive set Leslie and S-K ratchet. wrenched lots of Macks over the years wth one. have managed to split the ratchet right around the clicker in 3 spots tho before. I always liked S K tools over anyone else including Snap on but its getting harder to find people to replace the SK's anymore Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Going to try and and find a 1" drive 15/16 socket today...or an adapter! I'll borrow the torque adapter from work today, but I think it is 1" drive! The bolts in question are the ones that hold the exhaust bracket and fuel tank hanger! I got the back two off no problem, well, some problem, the front two aint budging with just cheater bars! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 A little heat on the nuts always helps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leversole Posted October 19, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2013 Like this? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Try hitting them with a mix of 90% acetone and 10% automatic transmission fluid as a penetrant. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33184-tough-nuts/#findComment-212356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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