[Public-List] whale pump Nut Splitters

[David Foote]

Harbor Freight only sells nut extractors, but these may well work for you
better in a confined space.  I've used HF nut extractors successfully, but
also found that heat, rust buster and patience with vice grips often work
just as well.

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 12:31 PM Michael Connolly via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> David,
> Go to amazon and search for "Nut Splitters" You can purchase sets of (4)
> for $26.00 to $32.00.  Harbour Freight on 31 sounth will also have them.
> The ring fits around the nut and then you rotate the hex screw and drive
> the anvil down unto a "flat" side of the hex nut you wish to split.  I
> normally just split one side. You can also split two sides opposite each
> other and the split nut halves will more easily come off the bolt in
> question. I didn't see your photo.... but a 1/2" nut will use the smaller
> nut splitter.
> Michael
> > On 07/04/2023 6:26 AM EDT David Terrell via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> >
> > to all
> > I took a picture of the pump and there are four bolts. It is the aft
> > outer bolt that refuses to come off. I agree that with that nut
> > removed, a simple pull down motion would work. The problem is the nut.
> > I will investigate Mike C's nut buster. and to Mike- how does the nut
> > buster work?
> > David,432
> >
> >
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