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Ruth · 06-24-2018, 02:19 AM

Silly question. Is there anywhere on a Model A that uses a 1⅜" wrench besides the Ratchet Nut on the crankshaft pully. trying to determine if I need a 1⅜" open end wrench. Thanks

Dave Slater · 06-24-2018, 02:35 AM

It's best to purchase the special socket from either Brattons or Snyders. And to the best of my knowledge no it's only the crankshaft pulley nut that requires that size. Dave

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-24-2018, 05:55 AM

Trivia: Ive only run on to ONE car, that had a L/H threaded crank pulley bolt! FORGOT what it was. Anyone know about them?
TIP: I ran onto a Surplus Store, here in town, that buys BARRELS of "reject", Major Brands of tools, they grind off the BRAND Name, Cad plate & sell them VERY REASONABLE!--Ask around about them, in your area!
Bill W.

leo · 06-24-2018, 07:50 AM

You can get a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt then run a socket extension through the crank handle hole and attach your ratchet drive handle in front of the radiator.....

Ed in Maine · 06-24-2018, 09:53 AM

Years ago I purchased a short socket from Snap On tools to fit the crankshaft nut. It was expensive but most sockets that size are too long to fit that space. Ed

Ruth · 06-24-2018, 10:58 AM

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Thank you all for your input. My project is I bent a 1⅜" combination wrench similar to the picture and I could not decide if I should cut off the open end or not. If there is no use for the open end then I may decide to cut it off.

This wrench works great to 'nudge' the engine while checking your timingI have a tool box in the front and can not use a crank.

taffrail · 06-24-2018, 12:56 PM

Made this from a Bonney box wrench. E-bay $12

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-24-2018, 08:29 PM

If you take a little time, even a regular Propane Torch will heat a wrench enough to BEND it.
Bill W.

taffrail · 06-24-2018, 09:54 PM

No heat, just cut then end off to get it out the way.

Beater · 06-25-2018, 12:29 PM

I have to change my pully out. I haven't tackled it yet. it has a very pronounced wobble. is this a LH threaded nut? I guess I may as well ask to is there any probs or tricks to changing it? mine is a 30 dated car

CarlG · 06-25-2018, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leo

You can get a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt then run a socket extension through the crank handle hole and attach your ratchet drive handle in front of the radiator.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed in Maine

Years ago I purchased a short socket from Snap On tools to fit the crankshaft nut. It was expensive but most sockets that size are too long to fit that space. Ed

I have a "Craftsman" socket that I bought on eBay that fits nicely. If you can find one with a 1/2" drive, it will come closer to fitting in the tight space than most of these sockets that are 3/4" drive.

Y-Blockhead · 06-25-2018, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beater

I have to change my pully out. I haven't tackled it yet. it has a very pronounced wobble. is this a LH threaded nut? I guess I may as well ask to is there any probs or tricks to changing it? mine is a 30 dated car

No right handed threads.

leo · 06-26-2018, 07:34 AM

My socket is an S & K #40144, 1/2 drive and 1 7/8 tall, it goes over the crank ratchet easily.

06-24-2018, 02:19 AM	#1
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,441	1⅜" Wrench Silly question. Is there anywhere on a Model A that uses a 1⅜" wrench besides the Ratchet Nut on the crankshaft pully. trying to determine if I need a 1⅜" open end wrench. Thanks

06-24-2018, 02:35 AM	#2
Dave Slater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Country Victoria Australia Posts: 130	Re: 1⅜" Wrench It's best to purchase the special socket from either Brattons or Snyders. And to the best of my knowledge no it's only the crankshaft pulley nut that requires that size. Dave

06-24-2018, 05:55 AM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 1⅜" Wrench Trivia: Ive only run on to ONE car, that had a L/H threaded crank pulley bolt! FORGOT what it was. Anyone know about them? TIP: I ran onto a Surplus Store, here in town, that buys BARRELS of "reject", Major Brands of tools, they grind off the BRAND Name, Cad plate & sell them VERY REASONABLE!--Ask around about them, in your area! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 06-24-2018 at 06:02 AM.

06-24-2018, 09:53 AM	#5
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,193	Re: 1⅜" Wrench Years ago I purchased a short socket from Snap On tools to fit the crankshaft nut. It was expensive but most sockets that size are too long to fit that space. Ed

06-24-2018, 10:58 AM	#6
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,441	Re: 1⅜" Wrench Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all for your input. My project is I bent a 1⅜" combination wrench similar to the picture and I could not decide if I should cut off the open end or not. If there is no use for the open end then I may decide to cut it off. This wrench works great to 'nudge' the engine while checking your timingI have a tool box in the front and can not use a crank. Last edited by Ruth; 06-24-2018 at 11:10 AM.

06-24-2018, 07:50 AM	#4
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: 1⅜" Wrench You can get a socket onto the crankshaft pulley bolt then run a socket extension through the crank handle hole and attach your ratchet drive handle in front of the radiator..... Last edited by leo; 06-24-2018 at 07:51 AM. Reason: fix

06-24-2018, 08:29 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 1⅜" Wrench If you take a little time, even a regular Propane Torch will heat a wrench enough to BEND it. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

06-24-2018, 09:54 PM	#9
taffrail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 135	Re: 1⅜" Wrench No heat, just cut then end off to get it out the way.

06-25-2018, 12:29 PM	#10
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: 1⅜" Wrench I have to change my pully out. I haven't tackled it yet. it has a very pronounced wobble. is this a LH threaded nut? I guess I may as well ask to is there any probs or tricks to changing it? mine is a 30 dated car

06-26-2018, 07:34 AM	#13
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: 1⅜" Wrench My socket is an S & K #40144, 1/2 drive and 1 7/8 tall, it goes over the crank ratchet easily.