24-03-2019, 12:33 PM
Hi James,
I used Ruairidh's system to good effect when hauling on T handles in the plug holes had left me sweaty and swearing. Have you given the idea a seriously good go? It does feel a bit dodgy with the bar having the potential to slip sideways, but if you use a stud nearest the plug to maximise leverage and put a nut on it flush with the top of the stud to increase your fulcrum area you really can lean on it with your full weight.
I have a wrecking bar like this, which has a nice wide end:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-26680-Tu...8394&psc=1
If that doesn't work I see Screwfix have a four foot version.
Good luck!
Colin
I used Ruairidh's system to good effect when hauling on T handles in the plug holes had left me sweaty and swearing. Have you given the idea a seriously good go? It does feel a bit dodgy with the bar having the potential to slip sideways, but if you use a stud nearest the plug to maximise leverage and put a nut on it flush with the top of the stud to increase your fulcrum area you really can lean on it with your full weight.
I have a wrecking bar like this, which has a nice wide end:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-26680-Tu...8394&psc=1
If that doesn't work I see Screwfix have a four foot version.
Good luck!
Colin