Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about the size socket needed
for the crankshaft nut. Since there were a variety of answers I thought I
should try to set the record straight. A 1 11/16" socket fit perfectly. Those
who provided that answer go to the head of the class. I didn't try a Whitworth
size - both 1" and 1 1/8" Whitworth were suggested - since nobody stocks them.
Same for BSF. 42.3 mm was suggested but sockets in fractions of millimeters
aren't available around here either. Alan, I tried a Mashie-Niblick but it
wasn't even close and choking up on my Baffling Spoon just left me - well -
choked up.
Crankshaft nut is now nice and tight and, unless I do something stupid again,
should stay that way.
Rick
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