On 8/2/16 8:18 AM, RonNNN wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/2/2016 1:43 AM, wrote:
On my old Farmall tractor I have square nuts on the drawbar attachments.
The "bolts: that these are on, are not just bolts, but some special
swivel device similar to an eye bolt. These square nuts are rather large
and need a 1-1/4" open end wrench. The problem is that these nuts are
right next to the transmission and there is no room to swing an open end
wrench. The only way I can get these nuts off, is with a socket. But
even looking at antique tools at auctions, I have never seen a socket
for square nuts?

Normally, if it's just a regular bolt, I'll just use my angle grinder
and grind the nut off, but this is not an option here.

Has anyone ever seen sockets for square nuts, and know a source to buy
them? If they are available, I'm sure the socket would be cheaper than
having to replace those special bolts.

(Once I get them off, they will be replaced with hex nuts).




When you find the socket you want to use (a 8 or 12 point should work),
I suggest you use an impact driver to take it off, after applying WD40
or some such.

I'll make another suggestion, "PB Blaster" works really good on rusted
nuts and bolts.

Hot air will probably work if those fail. These little things
are handy.
http://www.ruralking.com/hobart-acetylene-tag-a-long-kit-770500.html