Does anyone have a part number for the stud wrench used on rear duals on a 56 600?
Or do most of you build something?I am assumeing this going to take alot of tourque.A picture or of this tool would be helpful,thanks.

 

Howdy,

Those are usually BUDD wheels. I am using one I got from NAPA several years ago.

It's a #22264 Budd Wrench that looks like the one below.



I also have a 3/4" drive socket set and I think the 1 1/2 socket is the right size for the "big" nut.

Look closely at the nuts. left side nuts might be left-hand thread.

Regards,


Rick


Just about anything will work

 

Thanks Rick.I am goin to gear up.When the snow clears I should be able to bring here home.It is missing nuts and outer duals but I am sure every will be a fight,I don't think tires have been off 15 yrs plus.

 

Good luck on that!

If they're splits, don't forget to remove the valve cores first!!

I had to cut most of my wheels off the tires with a grinder!

 

I use a 1" craftsmen breaker bar with the aid of a convincing bar. (6 foot piece of 2" pipe) who needs a gym membership when there are wheels to be removed...

 

Been there, done that!

While driving my '56 F-600 home from it's previous owner's house, in the middle of wondering why in the heck I bought this big hunka junk, one of the front tires blew. I was in farm country and going slow, thank the Lord! I had to change out one of the rear outer wheels for the left front. No jack, so I drove the inside back wheel up on a block of wood and got a hand's-on lesson on how those NAPA tools work. Looking back, I should've just called Les Schwab and let them do what they do best!!


The lug nuts are flat as opposed to tapered on one side. The right side lug studs, I can't remember which side it should be, may be LEFT HAND threads. Its another story, but with lug-piloted wheels the left-hand thread thing is not necessary, but it was still offered by Ford up into the '80s as an option for the old timers, I guess.

If the lug threads look a bit rusty, try soaking the nuts with your favorite flavor of spray penetrating lubricant a little ahead of time. It also helps if you have something like a jack stand (or a strong buddy who owes you a little money) to support the outer end of the lug nut tool while you swing on the business end of your cheater bar. Or call Les Schwab...

Good luck!

 

I am sure what is going to this one yet but I need a decent cab.It was origionally a tow truck at the Ford dealer in Weyburn.Its a merc which I thought was neat,don't see to many of them even up here.If I can get the y block to light maybe I will leave it one piece but will probably try to use a newer frame.I may wise to take a trailer,since there isn't a spare or even outer duals.
Thanks Dave
Who is Les Schwab?

 

I replaced ALL of my lug nuts etc. They're still available and in use. They weren't all that expensive to buy locally.

Les Schwab?
Tires, Brakes, Alignments, Shocks, Struts, Batteries, and Wheels

 

Les schwab is great. They cringe when they see me coming because I usually am bringing some old tires and wheels to break down. they are really reasonable especially on the lockrings. They charge way less than the big truck tire places to mount and dismount. Hope I didnt just ruin it for myself. Knock on wood...

 

I don't think we those schwab shops here but I'll check that link out more in the mourning.When I get the all clear call for snow,I take some more pics and post them.The ones I had were in a phone I ran over...lol
Question,when you've bought new nuts did you guys buy them for a 56 or just match them up to something that fit?
Thanks