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07-19-2022, 03:37 AM
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Lead hammers
Is this how lead hammers "develop"? This one looks like it's due for replacement, yes?
It's home is an MG TC
Cheers!
Glen
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07-19-2022, 04:15 AM
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Pretty much looks like my old one. 
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07-19-2022, 06:04 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by 1795
Pretty much looks like my old one. |
Several of mine too.
Bill S.
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07-19-2022, 07:51 AM
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I have been told that they can be recast. No idea where.
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07-19-2022, 08:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane 427 Cobra #HM2008, Craft Performance 427w 600hp/600tq, TKO-600 close ratio, original Smiths gauges, lucas switches
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I have an oxygen torch i use to reshape mine before it gets to that tore up stage.
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07-19-2022, 09:12 AM
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We sell 6# hammers from American Hammer and they have a aluminum handle and grip. American Hammer will recast a new head on your hammer for $45.00 with return shipping paid.
https://timemachineauto.com/parts-accessories/
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07-19-2022, 09:12 AM
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I have a very deluxe hammer with a copper head that came with one of my old cars and stayed with me when I sold it.
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07-19-2022, 09:17 AM
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I've got one in about the same shape and then a newer one as well.
Recasting is a great plan, lead isn't getting cheaper and the handles don't really wear out.
Jim
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07-19-2022, 04:15 PM
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I have puller way safer than swinging a hammer
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07-19-2022, 05:59 PM
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Tell me, blow by blow, how does a puller substitute for a lead hammer  ?
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07-19-2022, 07:40 PM
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Tell me, blow by blow, how does a puller substitute for a lead hammer ? |
Like this:
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07-19-2022, 09:29 PM
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Hint. It'll come off a lot easier if you remove the safety wire. 
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07-20-2022, 05:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
Hint. It'll come off a lot easier if you remove the safety wire. |
That baby would pop the safety wire faster than I could cut it. |
07-24-2022, 07:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
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All that's missing is the chimp in his carnival suit cranking
away to "Pop Goes The Weasel" organ tune. |
07-24-2022, 09:49 AM
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Quote:
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All that's missing is the chimp in his carnival suit cranking....
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You know, sometimes that's exactly how I feel....  |
07-19-2022, 10:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
Tell me, blow by blow, how does a puller substitute for a lead hammer ?
Cheers,
Glen |
Or, he tells us pull by pull how a lead hammer substitutes for a puller. |
07-19-2022, 06:03 PM
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That would be a very easy sandcasting project but these days, the $45 sounds great.
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07-19-2022, 09:32 PM
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The American hammer guy used to come here and had special pricing. I got one and was pretty sure any profit was eaten up in shipping. Plus he threw in a nice little brass hammer that I think was a decorative that I even used today.
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07-19-2022, 11:09 PM
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I know back in the day, when lead got to beat up, owners would cut the lead off the handle, drill a handle size hole in a soup can side, then melt the old lead, plus some tire weights pour and voila, brand new hammer! Cheers, Dennis
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07-24-2022, 10:06 AM
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Dead blow - Remind me not to ride in your car.
The lead hammer acts like an impact driver and shocks the spinner into a lock or then unlock condition. The dead blow absorbs a lot of the impact, nowhere near the same as the lead hammer.
There are a variety of removal tools for sticky spinners, usually a condition caused by infrequent removal and/or lack of anti-seize.
This is a recommended removal tool but it isn't designed to tighten. I'm sure there are other types. But again "removal" tools.
https://www.craigscobras.com/parts/spinnertool/
Also, always have the tire on the ground to provide support and resistance to the hammer blows just to start the rotation or complete the tightening. Otherwise, you are beating on the suspension. Having the tire off the ground doesn't work well, been there, done that.
BTW, the safety wires, apart from being a PITA and looking cool, are just there as an indicator that your spinners are loosening up.
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