Expert Answers about Ford Hand Tools

• Is There Torque Spec for Leaf Spring Center Tie Bolt part # 38-3TB
• Hey Mike, there isn't a torque spec listed for the Leaf Spring Center Tie Bolt part # 38-3TB so best option is hand tight with hand tools.
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• Is there a Tool to Open the Valterra RV Waste Valve Cap T1020?
• No, I am sorry there is not. You can try using a glove or a dry towel to get some better leverage, but I don't recommend using any tools to open the Valterra RV Waste Valve Cap item # T1020 as it is made of plastic.
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• Manual Hand Crank For A Lippert Electric Slide Out Motor
• Hey Carl, I'm going to need some more information on the motor that you have in order to find the correct hand crank. Are there any stickers on the motor that you could send me a picture of?
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• Is There Torque Spec for Install of Trailer Valet JXC on Trailer
• So there isn't a set torque value for mounting the Trailer Valet JXC Trailer Jack # TV94FR so your best option is to get it nice and tight with hand tools and you'll be totally fine.
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• Replacement Anti-Rattle Knob for the Thule Apex XT
• We have the replacements for the knob of your Thule Apex XT, part # TH9024XT, here. For the knob itself, you will need the Replacement Locking Knob for Thule Bike Racks, part # TH79JV. I've linked to a video review of this below. Since you didn't have this to begin with, you will also need the One-Key System Lock Cylinders, part # TH450200. I've linked to a video review of this, too. If you still need additional components, let me know. These are the only available.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Assemblies Where One Wheel Locks Up Before Other
• Hey Charlie, typically this problem is related to the adjustment of the brake assemblies being different. Most likely one assembly has a tighter adjustment and is locking up before the other. I'd jack the trailer up so the wheels are off the ground and turn the wheels by hand. You should feel a light drag of the brakes on both wheels. If one has more resistance than the other that would be why. To see how to manually adjust trailer brake assemblies check out the video I attached, fast-forward...
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• Is Etrailer Ball Mount As Good Of Quality As Draw-Tite Or Curt?
• The etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Hitch - 2" Drop # e27DR is going to be just as good of quality as Draw-Tite or Curt ball mounts, but it does have a few benefits that stand out compared to other options. The etrailer option has a matte black finish which looks really nice and blends in with original factory appearance; also the ball and pin are coated in black nickel which holds up better than standard chrome. Also, etrailer designed and tested these ball mounts,...
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• Troubleshooting RhinoRamps That Slip When Loading/Unloading A Vehicle
• Hey Steve, I actually own the FloTool RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11909MI myself to lift my riding mower and work on it and have faced the same issues you're describing here. The outer edge where the handle will start to bulge but it is still safe to use because the weight is held up by the inner construction of the ramps and not the sides. They leave a little flex so that when stacked together you can get your hand in there to pull them back apart. As for it slipping, I completely...
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