Baltimore-area DIYers

[kayger12]

All this fan nut talk, why not just get a 32mm wrench with a long hammer and give it a couple good, swift whacks? Also, I think the nut is reverse-threaded... I've removed clutch fans many times with this method. Other method to hold the pulley is using a long skinny screwdriver and wedge it between to of the pulley bolts to hold it.

Yep- that's what I was offering him- the 32mm slim profile wrench.

I also have the pulley counter holder which he is welcome to as well.

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[telijah]

Yep- that's what I was offering him- the 32mm slim profile wrench.

I also have the pulley counter holder which he is welcome to as well.

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That's what my screwdriver method replaces lol

[kayger12]

That's what my screwdriver method replaces lol

Yeah, to be honest, I think using the counter holder tool is the most difficult method.

Quick shot with the hammer seems to be the easiest with the wedged screw driver not far behind.

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[M3TA5IN]

That's what my screwdriver method replaces lol

Be honest with yourself though, the right tools make jobs way easier.

[kayger12]

Be honest with yourself though, the right tools make jobs way easier.

That's what I thought, Meta- but I've got to say that trying to get that counter holder in the already limited space occupied by the wrench was awkward.

I personally would use it before the screwdriver, though, for fear of damaging something with the screwdriver. That's the kind of luck I usually have.

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[telijah]

Be honest with yourself though, the right tools make jobs way easier.

Sorry, trying to find a special tool, that has to be almost blindly lined up and threaded by two bolts does not seem easier than hitting a long wrench with a hammer It certainly increases your chances for a smooth and successful job done though.

[slowCoupe]

Cool, good to see there's a fair number of people within an hour of Baltimore. That was my intent for the thread, for Baltimore-DC (and PA) area DIYers to network.

Regarding the slim 32mm fan-nut wrench, they're sold on Amazon for $20 and free shipping (if you have Prime). So I'll probably be picking one up in the near future. But yes there are several methods.

[Newjack]

I live in the Kensington area of Maryland, about 45 minutes from baltimore. I've got a pretty wide range of tools (my dads tools) and I am fairly competent in car work.