Chain Tools » Maintenance & Repairs http://chaintools.com ChainTools.com Sun, 20 May 2012 10:13:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Wheel Clamped how to get it off? http://chaintools.com/blog/wheel-clamped-how-to-get-it-off/ http://chaintools.com/blog/wheel-clamped-how-to-get-it-off/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 07:24:14 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/wheel-clamped-how-to-get-it-off/ chain tools
David C asked:


My brother has got his relly old worthless car wheel clamped, is there a tool to remove it or what is the best way to break the chain?

He is not going to pay the fine so do not suggest that.

Thanks
hey managed to get it off by removing wheel and lower steering arm without causing any damage. ONE UP FOR THE Motorist, clampers 0

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David C asked:


Hi

A friend has to pay 600 pounds to get a wheel clamp removed off her 400 pounds car that is on her own driveway.

What is the fastest and most efficient way to cut it off? some kind of grinder welder or something else? where do i buy the tool to do the job properly as cheap as possible.

Thanks
we are not really bothered about who owns the clamp or getting fines etc, you can pay those off at 50 pence a week, she does not have 600 pounds right now and needs to get to work, she is a Nurse. its an outrage they can come onto private land and do this preventing people from earning a living.
once its off shes selling it and buying another
I did remove one before by removing the ball joint off the steering arm at the wheel and slipping the chain off. I never heard anything more about it, I sold the car to webuyanycar.com the day I took the clamp off, that was over a year ago. Anybody want to buy it? complete with Padlock chain and clamp

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/best-tool-to-cut-a-wheel-clamp-chain-off-my-wheel-grinder-welder-something-else/feed/ 2 How much does it really costs to install an Outside wood furnace boiler? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-much-does-it-really-costs-to-install-an-outside-wood-furnace-boiler/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-much-does-it-really-costs-to-install-an-outside-wood-furnace-boiler/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:29:10 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-much-does-it-really-costs-to-install-an-outside-wood-furnace-boiler/ chain tools
Jd asked:


What are all the hidden costs involved? i.e. the boilers shelters, trenches, electrical requirements and costs, piping and plumbing requirements, concrete slabs etc, …building permits, storage shelters for the seasoned wood, transportation costs of the wood, cutting and prep of wood, labor to install the unit, labor to maintain the unit, labor to operate the unit, maintenance materials costs, operating tools costs (including chain saws, splitters, etc. and what tools are needed), cleaning costs, taxes costs, property area costs, wood costs. Also what is the average amount and cost of seasoned wood required to operate for one season in NY?

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-much-does-it-really-costs-to-install-an-outside-wood-furnace-boiler/feed/ 1 How to disconnect Heater Hoses from firewall? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-disconnect-heater-hoses-from-firewall/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-disconnect-heater-hoses-from-firewall/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:18:19 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-disconnect-heater-hoses-from-firewall/ chain tools
Muchachhho asked:


I pushed back the clamps that hold the hoses down. I have pulled on the hose, tied a chain around the hose and pulled it, but the hose barely moves at all. I’m thinking maybe I can’t pull it off and might need some special tool. Yes?
Well no, I did use pliers to pinch the clamps and then with my other hand I just moved it back.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-disconnect-heater-hoses-from-firewall/feed/ 5 how do I sharpen a chain saw with the dremel tool attachment? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-sharpen-a-chain-saw-with-the-dremel-tool-attachment/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-sharpen-a-chain-saw-with-the-dremel-tool-attachment/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:42:51 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-sharpen-a-chain-saw-with-the-dremel-tool-attachment/ chain tools
Papa Salvooch asked:


I’ve never sharpened a chain for a chain saw. The directions on the Dremel attachment are written for someone with experience at doing this.

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Zed Leppedin asked:


Is there high quality key chain multi tool with pliers AND scissors, another than leatherman ****** PS4?
I already have Leatherman Wave and bunch of knives. What I need and am looking for is a small multitool to attach with my keys so that it would be with me all the time, because I am not having my Wave when I go to work, rollerblading etc. And it has to have pliers and scissors.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/multi-tool-key-chain-with-scissors-and-pliers/feed/ 2 How to get oil filter off my VW Polo 6N2? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-get-oil-filter-off-my-vw-polo-6n2/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-get-oil-filter-off-my-vw-polo-6n2/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:29:59 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-get-oil-filter-off-my-vw-polo-6n2/ chain tools
BROOKSEY asked:


Can’t get the oil filter off my VW Polo. I have tried using one of them chain tools but it just slips and i don’t fancy using the ***** driver technique incase it doesn’t work and i wont be able to drive the car at all. The filter looks like it has a nut on the top so you can take it off with a socket. Thanks in advance

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-get-oil-filter-off-my-vw-polo-6n2/feed/ 3 Buying torque wrench for tightening motorbike chain? http://chaintools.com/blog/buying-torque-wrench-for-tightening-motorbike-chain/ http://chaintools.com/blog/buying-torque-wrench-for-tightening-motorbike-chain/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:47:49 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/buying-torque-wrench-for-tightening-motorbike-chain/ chain tools
ned39 asked:


Up to now I’ve bodged tightening my chain by using a socket set and tightening it “really hard” because I didn’t know any better. But now I know I should be using a torque wrench to get 27Nm and 110Nm and am keen to do it properly for the safety aspect if nothing else.

Most torque wrenches do not cover 27-110Nm range, but this Sealey wrench does. It has an accuracy of +/- 4%, is this good enough for the job? http://www.ccw-tools.com/product.asp?P_ID=3264

One socket is 27mm which only comes as 1/2″as far as I can tell, so I was thinking of getting this one: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_206939_langId_-1_categoryId_165469#dtab

And I would get an adaptor so the 1/2″ socket can fit the 3/8″ torque wrench, e.g.http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_171972_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

So basically I want to know whether this kit is good enough for the job to get up to 110Nm and accurate enough for the sake of tightening the rear wheel spindle nut? And will it also be accurate down to 27Nm?

Or would it be better to buy one 3/8″ wrench for low Nm and one 1/2″ wrench for high Nm?

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GlooBoy asked:


My 10″ pole saw has cracked and broken and no longer safe to use. I want to replace just the saw but don’t see a 10″ model. Will the 14″ which looks just like it, (in the pictures, haven’t seen it in person) with the same 8 Amp motor, work?

http://www.truevalue.com/thumbnail/Outdoor-Power-Equipment/Chain-Saws-Accessories/Chain-Saws/pc/2320/c/174/1556.uts?&refinementValueIds=5548&refinementValueIds=

I see Sears has a 12″ looks the same too…

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Lawn+%26+Garden_Handheld+Power+Tools_Chain+Saws?filter=Brand|Remingtons&viewItems=25

After doing a little more research I went to Sears and bought the 14″ Remington(on sale). The motor and casing are the exact same size. It bolts up perfectly. Works fine and can’t be more than 1 pound heavier than the 10″(just 4 extra bar inches and some extra links). So I answered my own question.. Can I get those 10 points?

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owen n asked:


’97 Pontiac Bonneville SSE with just a hair over 100,000 miles that has a small (few drips underneath the car when she sits for awhile) coolent leak from passenger side of the car, just north of the passenger side tire. I do notice some moisture on the front on the water pump, but it is minimal. I just had the upper intake manifold and the coolent bypass elbow repalced (very typical coolent problems for this car) and the hoses are all less then 3 years old and they all seem to be (visually) okay. Bought car in ’04 with a little over 60,000 miles on her and I havent replaced the water pump while I’ve owned it so I believe that may be the problem. Any way to know for sure? Any other things to check before I buy a pump? Any special tools required to do such a job yourself? I have done work on cars before ( brakes, timing gear and chain replacements, etc..) So I know basic repair how-to, just don’t want to get in over my head with this one. Thanks!

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