disco_al Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Have tried a search to no avail - plenty of info on how to change it, but what size is the nut that holds the drop arm on the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 This is how you should have searched <<< click that link. The answer is within the 1st phrase in the 1st link google returns (no need to click the links offered). Or use 1st and 4th links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Have tried a search to no avail - plenty of info on how to change it, but what size is the nut that holds the drop arm on the box? In Les' own words "Tools required are 34mm socket, " got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 thank you - i scan read the steering box threads, and didn't see it - d'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Actually, i think it's 33 mm or 1 5/16". As on wheel nuts for Scania and Volvo lorries. Seem to remember that I had to borrow a socket from my friendly tyre man neighbour at work... I stand to be corrected though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Really Lars? I rest my case but I also still remembered working on my drop arm and it was a 34mm socket I used.. Well well plus or minus 1mm no problem at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well, probably, since the socket is for a giant, electrical impact wrench on wheels for getting truck wheelnuts off. Anyway, I'm certain that a 34 mm socket will do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Tools required are 34mm socket Tsk - I wonder why I bother sometimes Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm not sure but I read somewhere that it was a 34mm socket you required... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Dunno - could anyone confirm that it is indeed a 34mm nut? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well I bought a 34mm socket recently just for that job, so I reckon that is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I got a 33mm that fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I got a 33mm that fits You've either got Rolson or Black Spur tools haven't you? Go-on, admit it - feel the pain Just to quote from my own thread for you partially-sighted folk - Regardless of what PAS box you have, you will need a 34mm socket at some point From inside the engine bay disconnect the fluid supply pipe from the reservoir (17mm spanner), and keep a 34mm socket handy for the drop arm nut tap the rod up towards the bulkhead until it comes free of the steering box, so that it's easier to get at the drop arm nut, which is 34mm If you have a steering damper fitted, then pull down and towards the front so that you can get at the drop arm nut, which is 34mm Drop arm nut next, this 34mm If you have Rolson or Black spur tools, then it's a lottery as to what will actually fit/not break - Contact V8Bertha - he is experienced in these tools Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I could get out in the dark, crawl under my 110 equipped with a torch and measure. But I won't, so let's say that you win, Les. But maybe tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 There are certain things in life one never forget. When my PAS Box was "leaking honey" and marking territories in the neighbourhood and the driveway to some of my friends, I notified Uncle Les. The first socket I bought for the PAS box was a 34mm. I think Lars has given up Nb!!!! Lars you try going out at this hour and the teddy bear will crunch you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 You guys seem to have bigger nuts than me. Both mine are 33 mm, just measured with a vernier caliper (is that the English word for skjyvelaer på norsk?). One is for a manual Gemmer, the other for a PAS ditto. Now, this is the very last input from me regarding this vital matter, case closed as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 a vernier caliper (is that the English word for skjyvelaer på norsk?). I've always call them "very near clappers" but your "vernier caliper" is (I believe) an acceptable alternative.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 You've either got Rolson or Black Spur tools haven't you? Go-on, admit it - feel the pain Ok.. I admit I did have a pair of Rolson long nose pliers once... I bent the long nose grippy bit! ... Never again! I've now moved on to a far more professional supplier by the name of Fisher Price Dan B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 All sorted now thanks all - 34mm impact socket and a nice big air wrench did the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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