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 Nov 22 2009, 12:53 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14  |
While trying to reinstall my tranny yesterday I was having trouble getting the tranny-to-bellhousing bolts to stay in the socket while getting them into those blind spots for the upper bolt locations.
I ended up placing a small piece of paper towel on the head and hex area of the bolt then putting the bolt head into the socket. This was stiff enough to hold the bolt in the socket but also ensured that it fell off once I removed the stocket after tightenin. Is this a unique idea or am I just late to the party? |
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Nov 22 2009, 12:56 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 12-February 04 From: Huntingtown, MD Member No.: 193 |
I haven't used that trick in a while, thanks for the refresher.
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Nov 22 2009, 03:12 PM
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As fast as poor can be Group: Advanced Members Posts: 622 Joined: 25-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 349 |
good thought. I've used grease, and even little pieces of duct tape. I like the paper towel idea a lot better.
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Nov 22 2009, 11:13 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 207 Joined: 28-October 07 From: Union, KY Member No.: 1,985 |
QUOTE (rushman @ Nov 22 2009, 10:12 AM)  good thought. I've used grease, and even little pieces of duct tape. I like the paper towel idea a lot better. I have to use the paper towel approach when changing the oil in my truck...those cheapo oil filter wrenches flex to much allowing for it to slip. So instead I add towel and then no more problems. Works great!!! |
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