I can get my front spinners off, but am ready for that spinner socket in the back. I'm looking to borrow one from a club member in Washington or Oregon. As it turns out, I'm on a road trip to Eugene next week (April 6 & 7). If I could swing by pick up the socket for a couple of months? If it's not cool to loan stuff like that out, maybe where is a good place I can buy one?
I've got a proper hammer. Maybe it is the user! Them spinner sockets look really nice, but I was trying to avoid the $250! One review says: "Makes a nice paper weight!"
OK, thanks. I've checked several times and I'm sure I'm hitting the spinner the right way. The Cobra is 3 years old and the wheels have never been off. I just got it and wanted to check everything out. I really like the idea of the block of wood! I can use the wood to really take a cut at the spinner without worry of hitting the wheel. Great idea with the wood!
Make sure you rotate through and hit each of the ears as you try to remove knock off.
Here are some tips from the SPF service bulletin regarding knockoff wheels.
Tips from the SPF service bulletin:
"- Right side wheel spinners are loosened by turning clockwise and
tightened by turning counterclockwise. Left side wheel spinners are
loosened by turning counterclockwise and tightened by turning
clockwise.
- Remove the spinner with a lead hammer. Hit one wing then move to
another. Keep alternating. Pounding on one wing over and over will
cause it to break.
- Apply anti-seize to the tapered part of the spinner and the wheel and
to the threads of the hub.
- Do not over tighten the spinners. This will cause difficulty in
removal and possible spinner breakage. Tighten spinners with a
deadblow hammer till it will no longer turn. Stop there; do not keep
hammering on it."
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There was a post a while back that had a tip on which way to tighten spinners. Remember the words "tight ass". You always tighten the spinners toward the ass end of the car.
There have been a number of posts on stuck spinners over the years. Some with good advice while others have been serious tongue in cheek and pretty funny. The upshot seems to be to use a lead mallet (I use a Mother Thumper) and always double check which way you're hitting the spinner.
Can't emphasize enough the use of anti-seize when you put it back together. I use a stainless steel spinner so I've reduced the effect of like metal fusing and not so worried about breaking an ear when I hit it but the advice from Super Performance on getting them on and off is very sound.
Never used the Finish Line socket but it looks like you may be able to get an impact wrench on them to help with first time removal of the spinner.
DonC
Now I've probably spent about 4 hours over three days. I get tired and my aim gets poor, so I take long breaks. I'm on my 3rd 2x4 and now I have movement! I guess 500 HP gets them rear spinners on TIGHT! I probably wasted the first two days by not using the 2x4 extension. Thanks for the tip Fomoconut! And I get to do it all over again on the left side! Oh boy! I didn't realize the lead hammer was only good for taking the spinners off once! (That was a joke)
I gave up on the soft hammers a long time ago, having owned a few MG's and an Austin Healey along the way. I just use a big old solid metal hammer with some heft and a piece of wood. I never broke a spinner, but I've been threw many a piece of wood over the years.
I have a spinner tool but live down in Bonney Lake. So I am a couple hours drive south. I would be happy to loan it to you if you think it will help. When I first got my Cobra, I had a heck of a time getting the spinners off. I do have the tool, but have found that a big lead hammer works best. The trick is to learn not to over tighten them. You will get the feel for it after puting them off and on a couple times. Mark 425-319-8521
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