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Rant: The great debate of the 3/8 versus 1/2 inch impact for a single bolt
Had a Cummins ISX with a stuck turbo mounting bolt in a tight spot. My choice was to walk back to my box for the bigger 1/2 inch gun or just crank the 3/8 up to full pressure and hope. I went with the 3/8, thinking it would be fine. It made a sad pop sound and just spun. Had to go get the big gun anyway, which took the bolt off in two seconds. Anyone have a better rule for when to just skip the small tool?
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sageadams1mo ago
That "sad pop sound" is the rule. When you're already maxing out the tool's pressure setting before you even pull the trigger, you've answered your own question.
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juliashah1mo ago
Sounds a bit dramatic. It's just a tool, not a bomb.
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That "sad pop sound" is like when you try to open a jar with your bare hands instead of grabbing the gripper pad (you know, the one that actually works). @juliashah, it's not dramatic - it's just the same mistake people make all the time with anything, from a stuck bolt to a stubborn lid.
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