Very cool GT40/Cobra tool

[Dave]

Thanks for that Dave, but there are so many more knowledgeable people on here than I am. For one, Randy is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Regards Brian

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[Randy V]

This website is filled with great information and knowledgeable folks for us newbies. On top of that, from day one I have felt welcomed here. I am giving everyone a "2 Woot Woot" rating!

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[Lee Patterson]

Looking for any recent updates from real world field use of this tool: knockoffspinnertool.com

I have read comments from the "cobra" people that unless a spinner is impacted by a dead blow hammer, it will never tighten properly. Curious how this tool achieves that?

thanks in advance

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Looking for any recent updates from real world field use of this tool: knockoffspinnertool.com

I have read comments from the "cobra" people that unless a spinner is impacted by a dead blow hammer, it will never tighten properly. Curious how this tool achieves that?

thanks in advance

Correct. Bob Negsted who designed the 427 chassis told me that "impact" was needed to ensure proper knock-off installation. See this post with what Bob told me: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all...a-halibrand-sunburst-spinner-taper-angle.html

 

[Matt]

I purchased one of these tools for my Lotus Elan. Worked perfectly and saved my spinners. Use a torque wrench.

 

[Pat]

I have this tool set for my Cobra (and soon I’ll be using it for my GT40) and have to say it is a very solid kit. I like to torque my wheels on and then give it a whack with a lead hammer and safety wire it. What I find this kit most useful for is removing the spinner. It’s a lot easier to get the leverage to remove the spanner than trying to get in there with a lead hammer and whack away. I would recommend it.

 

[Lee Patterson]

Thanks all.

Questions:

1. What size tool - 1/2" or 3/4" drive and what type of torque wrench do you use?
2. What torque value - I read 300 ft/lbs up to 400 ft/lbs in various threads

 

[Dave]

Looking for any recent updates from real world field use of this tool: knockoffspinnertool.com

I have read comments from the "cobra" people that unless a spinner is impacted by a dead blow hammer, it will never tighten properly. Curious how this tool achieves that?

thanks in advance

Hi Lee, I'm liking this tool Made by Tornado in the UK. The longer center section slides into the hollow center hole in the hub to hold the tool in proper alignment and the 3 drive pins that contact the knock off are covered by rubber hose. 3/4" drive for breaker bar or torque wrench. [email protected]

Thread 'Wheel Spinner removal tool'

Jul 29, 2023

We have now introduced a new tool for use with our knock off wheels.
This tool is designed for tightening and loosening 3 eared wheel spinners and is suitable for use with both types of GT40 wheel spinners including the long and short eared versions.
Its designed to be used in conjunction with either a 3/4" square drive breaker bar or 3/4" square drive torque wrench.
The tool totally eliminates the shock load on one ear of the spinner
caused when tightening spinners using a mallet or hammer.
It drives the spinner at the base of the legs, which is much stronger, as opposed to the end of the...

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[Lee Patterson]

I saw that Dave. Looks good as well.