----- Original Message -----
From: davidwjones
To: Michael Salter
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: KO Friendly
Michael,
I have used a plastic headed, lead shot-filled hammer for my knockoffs for 20?
years... The knock offs still look brand new.
David W. Jones
'62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
Cumberland, RI USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Salter
To: 'Healey List' ; 'R. Cobb'
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 6:48 AM
Subject: KO Friendly
Posted for Robert who is having difficulty getting this to the group.
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I will be replacing the "eared" knockoffs on my BJ8.
This mainly due to the cumulative damage to the ears caused by the removal
and replacement of the knockoffs. A PO provided a copper-headed hammer for
this purpose, but I'm not pleased with the peening that has resulted.
I see that copper headed and lead headed hammers are available as well as a
propellor-style wooden knockoff wrench and a metal offset wrench with a
long
handle. Perhaps there are other tools available for the R/R
of the knockoffs?
What has your experience been? What causes the least damage while ensuring
fully-tightened knockoffs?
Are either of the two types of wrenches awkward to use, depending on the
orientation of the ears?
Thanks in advance.
Robert.
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