Using a tickler and the nut is 9/16". However, getting a wrench in there to tighten is pretty near impossible. Do most people just teflon tape the crap out of it and hope they get it tight enough or is there a trick I'm missing? I have some needle nose pliers, but not wanting to mangle the nut all up getting it tight.
tightening LPR in sleeper frame?
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take the body off the lower 1/8th npt fitting that has the 9/16th'' nut.Originally posted by OPBNUsing a tickler and the nut is 9/16". However, getting a wrench in there to tighten is pretty near impossible. Do most people just teflon tape the crap out of it and hope they get it tight enough or is there a trick I'm missing? I have some needle nose pliers, but not wanting to mangle the nut all up getting it tight.
then take a 9/16th'' socket and put it over thatnut. i use a drll driver adapter to put into the back of the sock and then use a 1/4'' mini wrench to put over the adapter to tighten things down.
here is quick 42 second video explaining better:
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since im sure he is not using the same exact frame you did, i am pretty sure he will not have the space you have.Originally posted by DarkApollo
No space issues...
<B>OPBN</B> if you dont have the tool send it my way ill get it in for you. but im prtty sure you can get ahold of something that will work as i explained in the video.Comment
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I know, I was just saying since it was a general 'sleeper frame LPR' question.Originally posted by knownothingmagssince im sure he is not using the same exact frame you did, i am pretty sure he will not have the space you have.
<B>OPBN</B> if you dont have the tool send it my way ill get it in for you. but im prtty sure you can get ahold of something that will work as i explained in the video.March 2014 Classic MotM winner - RT Classic
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wouldnt post #2 answer the "general sleeper frame LPR question"?Originally posted by DarkApolloI know, I was just saying since it was a general 'sleeper frame LPR' question.
siince in post #1 he is having trouble using a wrench.
OPBN hit this thread up when you are ready ill delete my last few needless posts.
sorry to muddy up the thread.Comment
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did not know he was using an I frame,Originally posted by DarkApolloNot really, no. He could be using an inteli-frame.
since it was not posted.
im guessing he is not and if he is using an i frame he is a smart guy and would have moded it the right way, lol and post #2 still applies.

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I should have specified which frame I am using, but I have had a thread or two lately about the build so I figured a regular would know it was the Chimera that I am working on. Might try pulling the body off the LPR and tightening with a socket. Even using a wrench would be easier without the body on, so not a bad idea. Thanks.Originally posted by DarkApolloI know, I was just saying since it was a general 'sleeper frame LPR' question.
Edit: Fit is too tight, socket will not work either even with the body of the LPR off. Think I may be able to mill/file the frame down some for some additional clearance.Last edited by OPBN; 12-20-2012, 07:12 AM.Comment
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thats my bad i forgot you had not yet milled the body down on the inside.Originally posted by OPBNI should have specified which frame I am using, but I have had a thread or two lately about the build so I figured a regular would know it was the Chimera that I am working on. Might try pulling the body off the LPR and tightening with a socket. Even using a wrench would be easier without the body on, so not a bad idea. Thanks.
Edit: Fit is too tight, socket will not work either even with the body of the LPR off. Think I may be able to mill/file the frame down some for some additional clearance.
best of luck man.Comment





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