SLeePeR012

Ok, yeah I think I'm dumb.
For some stupid reason my non-numatic impact driver isn't workin for me.
I think I'm using it right.
When I pound it with the end of the hammer, the bit doesn't turn.
The screws Im tryin to impact off are the ones in the hub to change the rotors.
Any ideas?
I am pushing the driver down and hitting it, and yes I know how to change/reverse the driver position.

Average Al

hit it harder

maybe not giveing it enough pressure to turn the screw?

mblis82

You have to use a BIG hammer and hit it pretty hard. Try at least a 5lbs baby sledge hammer and all will be good.

dfoxengr

you have to turn the body of the driver while you are hitting it. turn the way you want it to go

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

Make sure its going the rihgt direction...I also bought one from autozone for the same purpose you are using it...I payed 9.99

As people said above you need to hit it pretty hard and i think it will work for you

Goodluck bro

SLeePeR012

So turn as I POUND it?
.....back to the garage I go; thanks.

Grip

yea if you play with it you will see that is turns either way..put the eend into the screw and turn the end of the impact driver towards loosen or to the left then hit it..your gonna have to hit it hard and a few times before it does anything..your using the impact of the blow to break it loose while at the same time your trying to loosen the screw..you can also try tightening it a little to break it loose..this usually works

dfoxengr

yes you HAVE to turn it

SLeePeR012

Wait, how do i turn as I hit it?
Sorry, this thing didn't come with ANY instructions
Don't you just set it and press down and pound it?

...back to the garage......

EDIT: ok I got the instructions
Thanks grip, I'll see ya saturday.


Modified by SLeePeR012 at 10:23 PM 2/19/2004

mjrage

Get some PB and give it a shot, also get some anti seize for when you are done.

dfoxengr

no grab the body of the driover, where the knurling (grip) is on it, and turn left while u hit to loosen, and right while u hit to tighten

NonovUrbizniz

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I've NEVER turned an impact driver while hitting it. Always work just fine for me.

dfoxengr

maybe you uncontiously do as you hold it, or maybe yours is super cool, lol. but they are made to loosen and tighten, hence the need to turn. unless you have a sh*ty one-way one???

SLeePeR012

So as I rotate my wrist to loosen I also keep banging on the end as I turn?

dfoxengr

yes geez its really simple rotate and hit simultaneously.

mike93eh

holy ****!

newbie thread of the year award..

dfoxengr

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">holy ****!

newbie thread of the year award..</TD></TR></TABLE>
ha. and after the eighth try....

did you finally get it to work dude. i feel kinda bad for you

SLeePeR012

I think it's broken; ahh well, I think Im just gonan drill the heads off.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">holy ****!

newbie thread of the year award..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not even two months and making wise cracks already
I predict a long and prosperous future on HT.
...Thats not a good thing assclown.

mike93eh

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SLeePeR012 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think it's broken; ahh well, I think Im just gonan drill the heads off.

Not even two months and making wise cracks already
I predict a long and prosperous future on HT.
...Thats not a good thing assclown.</TD></TR></TABLE>

stfu n00b. its an internet message board, just because it says i registered 2 months ago doesnt really mean anything.

you have 96% huh? maybe you should have a dose of your own advise.

SLeePeR012

Pathetic.

dfoxengr

guhh. the old quote ..."arguing online is like running a race in the special olympics, even if you win, youre still retarded"

jcarothers

and all of the sudden everyone is a hard ***..
back on topic, I never had to turn one before... just hit it and it worked

SLeePeR012

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jcarothers &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and all of the sudden everyone is a hard ***..
back on topic, I never had to turn one before... just hit it and it worked</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea tell me about it...I almost feel sorry for them.
But my friend also said you do NOT have to turn it.
I tried everything I've never seen this thing budge.
I might consider the fact that those screws have never been removed...5years old pretty rusted, maybe it just can't torque it.

dfoxengr

by turn i hope you all know i dont mean spin it around, simply apply pressure in the desired direction.

jcarothers

I had to use one on mine. worked like a charm.. you jsut have to hit it *really* hard.

and jsut a thoguht, but why would you use an impact driver to tigthen something? seems like you'd overtighten everything with it..