From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Dec 13 2004 - 03:56:25 PST
The socket of choice is the Snap-on BWD482. It is a dual type with the 1-1/2
hex and the 13/16 square inside. Found a used one on ebay for less then $20
as I recall.
I use a 3/4 impact off the truck air and finish by hand. Of course, it's
only 350 ft-lb for the deuce.
Bjorn
>From: JoeYoungInc@aol.com
>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Subject: Re: [MV] 5 Ton tire changing, the FIeld method Date: Mon, 13 Dec
>2004 06:44:40 -0500
>
>Kenny,
>If you go for a 3/4" air impact wrench, be sure to know
>its air requirements. Besides pressure, they require lots
>of air volume. A 3/8" i.d. air line will not supply
>enough air to my 3/4" impact, it has to have 1/2" i.d. or
>it just won't do the job on truck lug nuts. My wrench has
>been around for years, so maybe modern technology has
>improved so that not as much air is needed, just make
>sure before you buy. I doubt that a 1/2" drive will work
>on truck lug nuts, mine won't and it's high quality.
>Soapy water works on beads, as does fuel oil or diesel,
>but Gemplers and others offer a specialty lube. I've
>been hammering truck tires apart since I was a kid. The
>tool I use to break the bead is a "slapper", kind of a
>long, heavy, slide hammer with a wedged blade on the end.
>Prior to assembling the tire on a wheel, I spend a lot
>of time cleaning the wheel and ring. Hammer tapping the
>rust knocks the heavy stuff off, then wire brush and scrape.
>A little tire grease (from Gemplers) on the bead aids in
>seating when inflating.
>http://www.gemplers.com
>Joe Young
>MVPA #12311
>www.joeyoung.com
>
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