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Post by morgzord on Jan 8, 2021 12:18:03 GMT 10
Hello all, I've recently inherited a '68 Viscount Ambassador in pretty good nick. I'm looking for the tool I should use for the rear wind down legs. I'm currently using a multigrip, and it's hard going. I thought it might be on the 4-way tire iron, but no such luck. And a 12mm socket gets onto it, but doesn't quite work.
I'd love to find a specific drill bit if it exists, but any guidance would be much appreciated! Viscount Wind Down Legs
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Post by Mustang on Jan 8, 2021 14:00:35 GMT 10
I have these stabilizers on our Walden. We welded a nut on the end to suit a 19mm socket, (the same size as our modern.) we then use a battery drill with an extension attached. Kind to doggy knees!!
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 8, 2021 19:49:39 GMT 10
G'day morgzord, Scroll down the page to the Specifications and see if the measurements match the flat section of your threaded spindle ends. The flat end in your photo doesn't look too bad, but sometimes these can get "oval shaped" from wear and tear during the up-and-down winding over the years. If the CaravansPlus winder suits your needs, I'd buy two of them. Keep one as a manual winder, and cut the end of the second one to have the socket and a few inches of rod attached. That way you can insert the socket/rod into a cordless drill and do similar to what Mustang does with his set-up. cheers, Al.
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Post by morgzord on Jan 11, 2021 8:36:35 GMT 10
Brilliant! Thanks Al and Mustang. These look like the solutions to my problem. Will order now! Thanks :-)
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