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Title: Split nut on the exhaust manifold
Post by: DENNIS P NOLAN on March 01, 2008, 05:23:22 PM

I am using Kroil and it is working great. these nuts are 9/16..and there is one that is a little split,in that a 9/16 box will not fit on the nut...any thoughts?...I don't want to damage the threads under/in this nut,and don't have the torch skills etc....as always I appreciate this gold mine of info...Dennis

Title: Re: Split nut on the exhaust manifold
Post by: David Pollock on March 02, 2008, 12:56:32 AM

try a metric size socket , it might just fit.

Title: Re: Split nut on the exhaust manifold
Post by: 12905 on March 02, 2008, 10:52:51 PM

Dennis:
Have you tried a 6 point socket? If you haven't, try to get a Sbap-On 6 point with their "flank drive". These work really well on rounded nuts.
Brian

Title: Re: Split nut on the exhaust manifold
Post by: oldmopar on March 04, 2008, 01:58:55 PM

I have had good success using a small rotary tool (Dremel) with a cutting wheel you need to keep checking and you can cut it with none or little damage that can be cleaned up with a chase nut.
Ed

Title: Re: Split nut on the exhaust manifold
Post by: John Hendricks on March 05, 2008, 10:46:58 AM

Depending on which nut it is, a nut splitter from Eastwood or Harbor Freight might do the job. Somtimes clearance to get the tool on the nut is a problem.

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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: DENNIS P NOLAN on March 01, 2008, 05:23:22 PM