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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-01-2012, 05:26 PM

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OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

There is no "think" about it. When you apply...

There is no "think" about it.

When you apply force to your wrench, that force must be countered by an equal and opposite force, otherwise the wrench wouldn't remain in the position that it sits.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-01-2012, 10:16 AM

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OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

If you go and read my posts, I never suggested...

If you go and read my posts, I never suggested using a wobbly. I suggested using a universal joint. And, no, there is no risk of applying anything but pure torque when you use a universal joint for...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2012, 11:24 PM

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OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

You don't agree because you don't understand the...

You don't agree because you don't understand the mechanics of it.

The fastener requires pure torque to remove. Anything other than torque will potentially cause the tool to rotate out of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2012, 02:24 PM

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OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Your decision is made on the basis of what is...

Your decision is made on the basis of what is easiest for you, not on the basis of the preferred method to guarantee success with a very difficult fastener.

I'm glad it worked for you, however,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2012, 09:44 AM

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OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

It's preferred because the use of the universal...

It's preferred because the use of the universal joint eliminates the bending moment that would otherwise be imparted to the tool. Furthermore, force can be applied in the forward direction to ensure...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 09:09 AM

Replies: 31

OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

This solution is strongly discouraged for the...

This solution is strongly discouraged for the following reasons:

1) Driving the allen key with a 12 point box wrench seriously risks rounding the key. Most do not have six point box wrenches.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-19-2012, 12:15 AM

Replies: 31

OM617 starter removal woes

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Not a chance in hell of breaking them loose with...

Not a chance in hell of breaking them loose with 3/8" drive ratchet and extensions. It's a challenge with 1/2".

The extensions are necessary and an assistant is also necessary to support the...

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