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by OldSkrote - 31/07/25 02:07 PM
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Has anyone advice on two earred spinner tools for tighten or loosen of spinners....better than a hammer see video? Video spinner removal tool Agreed this one is too bulky and expensive. I use the MG one, less bulky and cheaper, works great. Number 12: http://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/MGOC_SPARES_WHEEL_NUTS__SPINNERS__MGC__374.html#topanchA hammer only in emergency! It doesn't make sense to use one. We go to all the trouble to be as precise as we can working on our cars and on the other hand spinners get the living daylights beat out of them in a random manner, resulting in dents, damaged chrome and the torque on each wheel being completely different from all the others! I had the MG spanner for the 4/4. I did bend it out slightly as it was close to the wing, though. Mind you, I also gave the spinners a tap with a hide mallet after spannering.
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I've used the much maligned plywood spinner spanner for the last 20 years without any problems. I've reinforced the struck surfaces with metal plates.
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I'm with Button, all that wacking is a bit vague torque wise and although it does the job I'm not keen on crudely bashing away at my car. I prefer the look of the eared spinners but fitted octagons because I can simply use a spanner. Much more civilised.
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Even Wayne Carini calls earless spinners "Hexes"...............
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Even Wayne Carini calls earless spinners "Hexes"............... Then he can't count. 8 sides not 6.
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Yes I know..........
Americans eh?
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I've reinforced the struck surfaces with metal plates. Now that's a very good idea!
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the wood (which is a plywood cut around a spinner shape) actually disintegrates as you use it or hit it! Maybe eventually, but I have used mine regularly for the last 3 years and it's still good.
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Although a new Morgan owner I have owned various wire wheeled sports cars for the past 40 years and have always used a heavy hide hammer on my eared spinners. My first workshop manual (MG) recommended first hand tighting then using the mallet to further tighten one quarter turn and I have followed this ever since
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[quote=BuyBritish]
A hammer only in emergency! It doesn't make sense to use one. We go to all the trouble to be as precise as we can working on our cars and on the other hand spinners get the living daylights beat out of them in a random manner, resulting in dents, damaged chrome and the torque on each wheel being completely different from all the others! There is logic in this statement. It is not precise nor is it consistent from one owner to another or from a lead hammer, a raw hide hammer nor a rubber hammer. I often take the wheels off of other Morgans. They are damn tight. I must pound and pound to get them off. Are they too tight? I don't know. I pound them on with a lead hammer until they will not move anymore. Are they too loose? Not sure. Pound them on when wheel is in the air, or on the ground? I have been told I will destroy the wheel bearings if I pound them in the air. But do I add friction when I pound them on the ground? On My disk wheel +8 Bitsa I use a torque wrench at 35PSI. I am told to never put grease on the lug threads, EVER!!! I wonder what is proper???? I have been told by My Mentor that 35PSI is far too low. He recommend 65 - 85 PSI. I now use 65 and a Torque Wrench.
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