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Hubcap wrench for 10hp Stanley
Posted by: Peter Turvey (IP Logged)
Date: October 24, 2012 04:04PM

Any idea where can I get a hubcap wrench to fit my 1914 10hp Stanley 607? The hubcap hexagons are about 1.58" to 1.59" across flats, and 1.81" across the corners.

Before putting an adjustable wrench on the replated hubcaps, I'm trying trying to see if I can find a more suitable tool. Wonder if its some US standard!

Does the same hold true for the cone bearing nut underneath the cap I wonder? I'll need a socket for that too/


Peter Turvey
Marlborough
UK

Re: Hubcap wrench for 10hp Stanley
Posted by: Rolly (IP Logged)
Date: October 24, 2012 05:02PM

Peter make your own, I made mine from ½ thick overlay plywood, and shellacked it.
Rolly

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Re: Hubcap wrench for 10hp Stanley
Posted by: SSsssteamer (IP Logged)
Date: October 24, 2012 05:32PM

Rolly, Good wrench that you have made there. Anything metal will mar the nickel finish. I often use an 18" adjustable spanner on my hub caps. Great care has to be taken to make sure that the wrench fits the flats squarely. After 27 years, the hub cap's nickel finish shows the wrench marks.

Re: Hubcap wrench for 10hp Stanley
Posted by: Ben (IP Logged)
Date: October 24, 2012 06:25PM

Glue on a thin piece of leather inside the hex,,
The Rolls boys did this years ago for the hex on the flying lady,,
and put hinge in it so that they had 6 point wrench,,Cheers,,Ben

Re: Hubcap wrench for 10hp Stanley
Posted by: Peter Turvey (IP Logged)
Date: October 25, 2012 12:45PM

Thanks everyone, I would never have thought of making one out of plywood.....another job for the winter!

Peter Turvey



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