Jake,
Thanks, that should help keep it in line. I need the longer extensions because
the benches are too close to each other, i.e., I can't get even 1/6 of a turn
so there is not enough room to reposition the socket for the next sixth of a
turn. I need to get the wrench higher than the benches.
Tom O'Keeffe Bridie Mae29-2Douglaston, NY
On Sunday, January 4, 2015 9:54 AM, Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net>
wrote:
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{}#yiv4169897084 Tom, I use about 24” of extensions to reach the bottom of my
bilge. I brace a couple thicknesses of 2x4 material between the extension and
the side of the bilge, just below the head of the wrench. Without support,
you may bend your extensions and not apply the proper torque. Having a second
pair of hands to stabilize the wrench and extensions will definitely help.
Jake Jake Brodersen“Midnight Mistress”C&C 35 Mk-IIIHampton VA From:
CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of O'Keeffe Thomas
via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 6:16 PM
To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the
nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of
extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room. The wrench
handle needs to clear the top of the setee. With 350 ft lbs of torque and
something like 40" in extensions, I am worried about side loading. It seems
like a two-person job -- one to keep the head of the wrench lined up with the
nut and another to swing the wrench. Before I try it, any suggestions on how
not to do this? I spent much time researching the keel nut topic on this list
and elsewhere before attacking the job. The knowledge shared by listers here
is phenomenal. I never would have attempted this without that help.
Thanks. Tom O'Keeffe Bridie Mae29-2Douglaston, NY
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