Carb removal help

[JPSmit]

This is probably ridiculously obvious but it's making me crazy. I'm trying to get the carb off my 1500 ('76). When I losen the 1/2 nut on the top right my wrench gets stuck. To remove the wrench I have to re-tighten the nut. What am I missing?

I've tried to attach a picture of the nut in question.
thanks
JP

 

[SilentUnicorn]

Good Morning ,
usually you will have to pull the carb away from the manifold as you loosen the nut. this should help with clearance. a small wire toothbrush and some penetrating oil will help clean things up and with any luck after you loosen the nut you might be able to use your fingers.

mark

 

[JPSmit]

got it finally. Why are things so hard the first time and so easy the next? (story O my life right there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Paul Johnson]

For the return trip, or maybe next time, there is another solution. SnapOn makes a ratcheting open end; it has an unusual jaw opening, and one short leg which allows it to ratchet back. Perfect for this operation, but expensive.

 

[sammyb]

Paul's right -- the right tool for the job is always important and can save hours, or even days, of frustration.

Many companies now offer the open-end ratcheting wrench -- even discount brands.

 

[Andre the Giant]

Ahhhh, I recall many days spent removing the right hand carb nut a sixth of a turn at a time. I never had special tools, I just used an open ended wrench. I seem to recall if you remove the plastic fitting for the crankcase ventilation system, you get a little more room to manuver the wrench around. Also, it helps if you tilt the wrench when you turn it.

I'm glad you got it loose.