Re: [MV] How to use Lug Wrench for M35

From: Henry Fackovec (fackovec@radiotech.com)
Date: Fri Mar 01 2002 - 11:09:12 PST


Hankie left me alone with his computer...silly boy he is, no?

    Mark, a 3/4 drive works fine. But you are aware that the right side nut
come off to the left, but the left side lugs are reverse thread, meaning you
turn them clockwise to remove, correct?

    Ronzo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Ehle" <markehle@hotmail.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 1:24 PM
Subject: [MV] How to use Lug Wrench for M35

> Hello, Folks -
>
> I have to remove one of the rear wheels on my M35. It is on the driver's
> side, so I finally figured out that the threads are left-handed. However,
I
> am not able to loosen any nuts with my 2-piece wrench.
>
> I have been supporting the outboard end of the wrench on a jack stand, and
> jumping on the end of the handle. The only thing my 275+ pounds has
succeded
> in doing is to bend the handle a little.
>
> Am I doing something wrong, or are they just too tight? Also, Is a 3/4"
> impact sufficient for these nuts, or would a 1" be a wiser choice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Ehle
>
> Dowling, MI
>
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