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jimbo01 09-12-2014 08:57 AM
Knock off spinner tool
 
Has anyone purchased a spinner tool from Finish Line? Does it work as advertised? Please advise.:confused:

Cashburn 09-12-2014 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo01 (Post 1318628)
Has anyone purchased a spinner tool from Finish Line? Does it work as advertised? Please advise.:confused:
I've been told it makes an awesome paper weight ;)

jimbo01 09-12-2014 11:57 AM
If that is the case one does not need to spend $150.00 for it. Thanks

twobjshelbys 09-12-2014 12:04 PM
Just get the 6# lead hammer from American hammer

tpatodd 09-12-2014 08:54 PM
Hamm'ah. Get the lead Hamm'ah!

*13* 09-13-2014 01:11 PM
How many have broken spinners with a lead hammer?

lippy 09-13-2014 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by *13* (Post 1318771)
How many have broken spinners with a lead hammer?
I haven't. You don't need to beat the daylights out of the spinner. One trick is to hold the hammer near the head while tightening (less torque), and at the end of the handle while loosening (more torque). That will help you avoid overtightening. When you tighten, just do it until the tone of the thumps change. You'll know when it is adequately tight. Of course, use anti-sieze also.

Mark IV 09-13-2014 03:20 PM
Dennis Olthoff explains it here:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8kCWG3d1Cc]Superformance Cobra, Daytona Coupe and GT40 Wheel Care - YouTube[/ame]

twobjshelbys 09-13-2014 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lippy (Post 1318779)
I haven't. You don't need to beat the daylights out of the spinner. One trick is to hold the hammer near the head while tightening (less torque), and at the end of the handle while loosening (more torque). That will help you avoid overtightening. When you tighten, just do it until the tone of the thumps change. You'll know when it is adequately tight. Of course, use anti-sieze also.

This is true, except perhaps the first time if a previous owner overtightened them. Use anti-size on the threads and the flat surfaces, including the spinner to the wheel and it will be lots easier to remove them. Use it sparingly as when they tighten up it will ooze out onto the wheel and it's really a horrible thing to clean up.

I was surprised to hear them change in tone as they tightened up. I also re-banged them after a few dozen miles and noted no change. I used safety wire and never noticed any change in tension.

jimbo01 09-15-2014 08:26 AM
I have had the wheels off several times. I always use anti-size on the threads as this helps in the removal process. Just talked to Fastenal and for only $92.00 I can get the 6 lb. American Hammer from them The one I got from Finish Line is not of great quality. Some of their stuff is not of the greatest.

Mark IV 09-15-2014 08:37 AM
American Hammer AM6LNAG Sledge Hammer 6 lb 12 in Lead Alum | eBay

While the handles still say "Rockford, Il" they have relocated to the Carolinas.

And free shipping! We don't even stock them anymore as we can't compete with the eBay prices.

Dominik 09-15-2014 10:10 AM
I used a copper hammer, but I also made sure my pin drives are straight and square and not pointing in every direction (which will cause any sorts of binding, seizing, galling, even of the wind nut). Use a vernier to measure distance between all 5 (6!) of each other as a quick check.

KevinW 09-15-2014 11:53 AM
I have a copper hammer, but i would prefer a lead one - $150+ in the UK....if you can find a decent one.

jimbo01 09-17-2014 08:46 AM
Thanks for the ebay info. Only $49.00 from them.


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