Originally Posted by Fox Terrier
Originally Posted by Calypso Red
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This is available from scparts.co.uk, 01293 847200
It's listed as 'Special tool' for 42mm octagonal spinners, 3/4" drive, part no. 479748. Cost is £48 inc vat ( same as 2018)

This has 3 great advantages. No dented wings, ditto wheel rims. The best bit is you can use a torque wrench. I started with 60ftlbs and marked the spinners against a marked spoke. I found only one of the self tightening spinners moved (tighter). At 80ftlbs there has been no movement at all.

Why beat the sh*t out of your spinners with a hammer to silly ftlbs when you can easily set them all at a modest torque value and easily get them undone again without the need of a 10 foot spanner? ooo
I know some one will have been using a hammer for 80 years without a problem but we can all have an off day! No finantial interest and no hammer.


This looks promising. What length of lever are you using?


To undo I use a standard breaker bar and to do up I use a standard torque wrench set to 80ftlbs.
Simples!

1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
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