Thanks for the suggestion! Let's hope it works. I'll probably start on
it this afternoon.
--Nels Anderson
James Fischer wrote:
>
> I've had sucess using a small strip of duct
> tape to close the open side of an open-end wrench,
> and thereby hold the nut in place while bolts are
> being turned.
>
> The duct tape would take on a "U" shape, attaching to
> one jaw of the wrench, the face of the nut, and then
> the other side of the jaw of the nut.
>
> When done, pull away the wrench, and don't sweat the
> duct tape fragment, as it will become brittle and
> fall away from the engine later.
>
> If your wrenches are thicker than your nuts, go get
> a set of bicycle cone wrenches - they are very thin.
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