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Livingstonm

11-18-2019 01:46 AM

Gearbox spanner wrench

I know most people make something to use but does anyone know what size spanner wrench is needed to tighten up the front part of the gear box any help is appreciated thanks

geezer#99

11-18-2019 09:35 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

If you posted a pic of what you’re trying to tighten up I’m sure someone could suggest what wrench to use.

Livingstonm

11-18-2019 09:49 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

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Originally Posted by geezer#99 (Post 8629021)

If you posted a pic of what you’re trying to tighten up I’m sure someone could suggest what wrench to use.

Thank you I uploaded a pic

Livingstonm

11-18-2019 09:50 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

The 2 holes in the front take a spanner wrench, but what size

LockDoc

11-18-2019 10:14 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

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Originally Posted by Livingstonm (Post 8629027)

The 2 holes in the front take a spanner wrench, but what size

Good thing you posted a picture. I was trying to figure out where a nut would be on the front of a transmission...:)

If I was going to buy a spanner wrench I would get an adjustable one. I have quite a few steering boxes out, but I can't get out to measure one at this time.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Fin...04059106&psc=1

They have 3mm & 4mm pin ones. Whatever that is.

LockDoc

Livingstonm

11-18-2019 10:28 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

I plan on buying a adjustable one just dont know what size pins it requires was hoping someone has one laying around and could slide a drill bit in the holes in tell me what diameter I need

jeffahart

11-18-2019 11:51 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

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Originally Posted by Livingstonm (Post 8629051)

I plan on buying a adjustable one just dont know what size pins it requires was hoping someone has one laying around and could slide a drill bit in the holes in tell me what diameter I need

You can probably use an adjustable Gland Nut wrench. This one has 1/4 and 5/16 pins. :chevy:

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-1266-Adju.../dp/B000X8EGZE

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projectking

11-18-2019 04:36 PM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

Brass drift and a hammer, I’ve had plenty apart for rebuilding and never needed the spanner.

Livingstonm

11-18-2019 06:26 PM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

I'm aware there millions of ways to tighten and loosen it just figured someone has had to use the correct tool, I'm just going to use 3 bolts and 2 pieces of steel swiveled with one bolt

57taskforce

11-19-2019 10:16 AM

Re: Gearbox spanner wrench

Regardless of what to you use to get the front nut loose, make sure you take the jamb nut loose first. That inner nut that takes the spanner won’t budge if the outer jamb is tight.

Mike C

11-20-2019 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 8629041)

Good thing you posted a picture. I was trying to figure out where a nut would be on the front of a transmission...:)

LockDoc

I thought he was working on a Muncie car 4 speed which DOES have a nut and use a special wrench. Also glad he posted a pic of steering gear helped explain!

https://5speeds.com/cart/index.php?r...&product_id=70

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