J-type Solenoid spanner Q

[StagNL]

Can anyone tell me how thin the spanner should be for removing the solenoid from a J-type overdrive? I have a 25mm spanner measured at 25.4mm - just right - with thickness currently at 7.6mm. Car unfortunately not close at hand to measure gap.


Julian

[Richard B]

5.33mm

or in English 0.200" 😎

[StagNL]

Thank you Richard.  I'll either try grinding down the existing spanner or make a special tool at 5mm maximum.

Julian

[Steve AKA vitessesteve]

Canley Classics say you need a 1 inch spanner no thicker than 3mm: http://www.canleyclassics.com/technical-archive/the-j-type-overdrive/

I managed to find a set of thin spanners - I think they were said to be for motorbikes or transmissions work.  They look as if they are cut from sheet steel rather than forged.

Like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-pc.....;hash=item51cc2b34c5 but I got mine at an autojumble for £10

[StagNL]

I have found a 1" spanner and have ground it back to 5 mm.  Will check in a few days whether or not the thickness is thin enough.

Julian

[Richard B]

Well the 5mm works on the solenoids I've had to change. Stag, 2.5 & Dolomite 1500.

[StagNL]

Trial fitted it today and it fits.  However there is very little clearance and the left side exhaust needs to come off in order to really get a good grab at it.

Julian