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**nevada** · 09-25-2008, 11:27 AM

while this is a great idea.
ive got a question. how do you set the pin depth?
on my rivet tool, theres a small recessed area, tha lets the pin go back so far, then stops it. keeping it flush with the rest.

how did yours look when you were done?

meangreen7r · 09-25-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.croom

1/2 drive air wrench, and make sure you have plenty of air pressure built up in your compressor.

tried 2 different impact guns, big ass breaker bar, heat, reverse threading....nothing would break the thing loose. yes i bent back the safety washer or whatever it is.

**mr.croom** · 09-25-2008, 11:33 AM

Any idea what kind of torque the impact wrench makes? What psi were you running them with? Drive sprockets are a bitch............

meangreen7r · 09-25-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.croom

Any idea what kind of torque the impact wrench makes? What psi were you running them with? Drive sprockets are a bitch............

not sure about one but i think it was the more powerful of the 2. on was a craftsman rated to 90 psi but not sure of the fl/lbs, the compressor was putting out more than 90 psi at one point and still nothing. would it make a difference if i wasn't using an actual impact socket with the gun??

**mr.croom** · 09-25-2008, 11:39 AM

The socket wouldnt make any difference, except that an impact socket is made to stand the abuse of continuous high torque impact. I think your gonna need a gun with a higher torque rating..................

**nevada** · 09-25-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.croom

The socket wouldnt make any difference, expect that an impact socket is made to stand the abuse of continuous high torque impact. I think your gonna need a gun with a higher torque rating..................

actually, the socket can make a difference. i see it all the time.

use an impact socket. since usually they are thicker/heavier. and use the shortest one that will fit completely over the nut. and make sure its the right size. a tiny bit big, might work, in theory. but you lose a lot of strength with it rattling around on the nut.

meangreen7r · 09-25-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nevada

actually, the socket can make a difference. i see it all the time.

use an impact socket. since usually they are thicker/heavier. and use the shortest one that will fit completely over the nut. and make sure its the right size. a tiny bit big, might work, in theory. but you lose a lot of strength with it rattling around on the nut.

hmmm...maybe i'll have to give it another try this weekend before i give up and take it to the dealer. really sucks though cuz i wanted to do it myself.

**mr.croom** · 11-06-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nevada

while this is a great idea.
ive got a question. how do you set the pin depth?
on my rivet tool, theres a small recessed area, tha lets the pin go back so far, then stops it. keeping it flush with the rest.

how did yours look when you were done?

Sorry dude, I just now saw this question as I scanned back over this thread.

My new chain came with shims that you place above the o-rings to keep the link plates properly spaced. I'll post pics later for those who want to see them...........

asteelo · 01-06-2009, 02:52 PM

Will this work on an EK chain with the pin rivets? They say to use their special tool, but thats at least $50 i dont want to spend.

**mr.croom** · 01-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Yes sir it will.