I'm trying to remove the nut off a boiler that is kinda BIG so there were no sockets big enough for it. I tried using a vice grip but it wouldn't hold because the nut was in deep and I could only hold it using the tip of the vice grip. I managed to find a wrench that fit but just like the vice grip, i couldn't get a firm grip of the nut. Any advice?
2007-12-21 19:25:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use the proper tools!
Measure the nut across the flats.
You should either buy a socket or take it to someone that has one.
Some rental companies have large sockets for rent.
(There are sockets made for all nuts.)
2007-12-22 09:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bert from Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is clearance enough you can weld a pipe to the nut then use the vice grips or pipe wrench to remove the nut. If that is not a option use a cold chisel. When it was assembled there had to be a tool to tighten it and maybe something close to the nut was installed afterwards which now prevents you from having access.
2007-12-21 19:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by ☮ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a car part store, I'm sure they'll have a socket that will fit. Maybe try Sears also. Use a socket, because if you eat up the nut you won't be able to re use it again.
2007-12-21 21:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Alice C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginanic channel locks they are like pliers and have the ability to open completely wide to fit and then you flip down a secondary handle that locks it onto the nut or whatever, you should give the nut a blast of WD40 or some de rust type lubricant. Ok ---torque away dude!
2007-12-21 19:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big a socket you need?
Just one search
http://harborfreight.com
showed a 2-3/16" socket. I'm sure there are bigger ones out there.
2007-12-21 22:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have two pipe wrenches to work on these fittings properly. One counters the pressure applied by the other.
2007-12-21 21:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by lenzix5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd use a 18 inch pipe wrench or call around to a buddy that may have one, rent one.
2007-12-21 19:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy or borrow a right size socket.
2007-12-22 16:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋