Re: The glory of the air impact wrench

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2015/5/8 19:29:39

I bought an air hammer many years ago and I use it as much as the impact.

For example: to remove a model T Ford rear wheel you are suposed to apply the official Ford wheel puller and tighten the center bolt and smack it with a hammer; usually getting sickening sounds from the Differential.

With the air hammer (and the Ford puller) just a quick burst and the wheel is off the taper with out the sickening crunch of the thrust bearings.

The energy is better absorbed and doesn't seem to harm other bearings.

Jim