Anglefire Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 I do tend to get the tools I need for the job. Even if it’s only once. ? i did buy a Innova timing light the other week. Still sat in its box. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 8:18 PM, dougbgt6 said: Why is everybody desperate to use the hammer?!! Must be machismo. Get the thing in position, tighten up the bolt and, boing! db I was taught that this design of ball joint splitter was meant to be used with a hammer. The BJS tool isn't actually meant to split the joint, just let you apply tension around the taper, spread more consistently (and from just one side) than with a fork type BJS or two hammers. Once under tension a quick tap with the hammer then breaks the friction between joint and carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've always used a hammer once the joint splitter is in place - as you say to just apply some tension that the final crack of hammer releases. TBF the ball joints on the Spitfire are tiny compared to the Disco so are quite easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/25/2018 at 4:03 PM, dougbgt6 said: So are we doing personal relationship advice now? db A family member commented recently that I was putting on weight in the nether regions; I replied that you need a heavy hammer to drive a long nail.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Oh dear! db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sledge hammer to crack a nut...... So to speak Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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