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Dec 8, 2014 | 07:05 AM

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From the "Letters" section of the latest issue (#318) of American Iron magazine, pg 36, in one of the editor's replies REGARDING TORQUE WRENCHES:

"Why is a reversible ratchet important? There are a few fasteners with a left-hand thread on Harley-Davidsons."

I don't think I've run into any of those in my limited wrenching. Can anyone identify?

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Dec 8, 2014 | 07:22 AM

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Clutch hub nut..... maybe??????

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Dec 8, 2014 | 07:49 AM

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Clutch hub nut is one... I can't remember the other one. Petcocks can have left handed threads but the bung on the tank will be right hand.

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Dec 8, 2014 | 08:10 AM

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Drive pulleys on pre-07 bikes.

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Dec 8, 2014 | 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain

Drive pulleys on pre-07 bikes.

Yep...

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Dec 8, 2014 | 08:21 AM

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I haven't run into any ratchets that aren't reversable.

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Dec 8, 2014 | 08:59 AM

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I find the reversable ratchet kinda handy when loosening nut and bolts.

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Dec 8, 2014 | 09:18 AM

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I even have a reversible impact!!!

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Dec 8, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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Even pregnancy is reversible.

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Dec 8, 2014 | 09:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by arlinsg

I find the reversable ratchet kinda handy when loosening nut and bolts.

Yeah the question is kinda stupid, unless they are talking about torque wrenches.

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