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Jun 12, 2015 | 05:29 PM

bassackwards

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Window nut removal tool?

I am trying to replace the broken guide and am needing to remove the window nut. I can't find a suitable tool at any of the regular places but thought I saw someone post one from harbor freight or northern tool.

Anyone have suggestions for getting the nut off or sourcing the tool needed?

Jun 12, 2015 | 05:35 PM

Joe C

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are you talking about a face pin spanner wrench?

if so, I ran into the same problem. i ended up using water pump pliers. i was able to get enough grip to break the nut loose.

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Jun 12, 2015 | 05:37 PM

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That would work. The spacing is specific though.

Jun 12, 2015 | 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bassackwards

That would work. The spacing is specific though.

the do make an adjustable version, but pin diameter is another factor. most likely you would have to get some sizing info and go on-line.

try using water pump pliers....

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Jun 12, 2015 | 06:37 PM

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This worked for me but I'd have rather had the spanner.

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Jun 12, 2015 | 06:57 PM

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Went digging through boxes of old junk I've accumulated over the years and found this.

It worked! FYI, window guide bolt had blue Loctite on it. No wonder it was so stubborn.

My wife calls me a hoarder.....

BTW, M16A1 was in service from 1967 to 1983

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Jun 12, 2015 | 07:44 PM

Dt86

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Originally Posted by bassackwards

Went digging through boxes of old junk I've accumulated over the years and found this. It worked! FYI, window guide bolt had blue Loctite on it. No wonder it was so stubborn. My wife calls me a hoarder..... BTW, M16A1 was in service from 1967 to 1983

Yeah they are a bear to get off!

Jun 12, 2015 | 11:20 PM

Cliff Harris

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There is a spanner socket that is specifically made for this:

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Jun 12, 2015 | 11:29 PM

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Quote:

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There is a spanner socket that is specifically made for this:

Yeah but I fixed it with a USGI machine gun tool

Jun 13, 2015 | 04:18 AM

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Joe C

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Quote:

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There is a spanner socket that is specifically made for this:

interesting - ??? - have you actually used this socket? seems to me, there wouldn't be enough clearance or access, since you have to come in from the opposite or back side. you wouldn't happen to have the snap-on number for the socket - looks like "s98 - something."

Jun 13, 2015 | 06:56 AM

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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Jun 13, 2015 | 08:43 AM

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Looks like you found a tool that worked, but for people who may look at this thread in the future, this tool from harbor freight works perfectly.

http://m.harborfreight.com/adjustable-pin-wrench-36554.html

Jun 13, 2015 | 08:59 AM

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This is the one I saw in another thread but couldn't find that thread again.

Oh well, I got it installed and the window stops where it should again!

Jun 13, 2015 | 09:49 AM

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damn - 20% off and a free flashlight -

for as much as anyone would use it, 4-bucks works! there's probably at least $4 shipping on that snap-on socket -

Jun 13, 2015 | 11:33 PM

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I just happened to remember seeing that spanner socket. I don't have one and never used one so I can't say how well it would work (or not).

Jun 14, 2015 | 01:00 AM

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It's really tight in there. I don't think that and a ratchet would fit.

Jun 14, 2015 | 09:40 PM

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I made my own. Get a flat piece of steel or aluminum about an 1" or so wide by 6-8 inches long. tap two holes in the end with 10-32 threads with the correct distance between the holes. (forgot the exact dimension). Thread in your 10-32 x 1/4 to 1/2" long bolts. Cheap and easy. Sure that Snap on tool or specifically designed tool would be better but hey when your trying to get the job done some times you need to call upon Macgyver .

Jun 14, 2015 | 11:27 PM

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I used a Pin Spanner from a set I use on bicycle building. Parks is a bike tool manufacturer. It worked. All that counts.....

Jun 15, 2015 | 11:20 AM

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Quote:

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I used a Pin Spanner from a set I use on bicycle building. Parks is a bike tool manufacturer. It worked. All that counts.....

- I like that!!! if anyone's interested, here's a fleabay link - $9 shipped...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARK-TOOLS-SPA-1-GREEN-BOTTOM-BRACKET-PIN-SPANNER-BIKE-BICYCLE-TOOL/201282991595?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20141212152715%26meid%3D4cc536c781f142328739b8251a153e3a%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D11%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D141318959273