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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] E shaft nut
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John Slade wrote:

>Y'know that massive nut that everyone has trouble getting off?
>Any tips on how to get it on?
>Tracy says 350 ft pounds. Phew. That's me jumping on the end of my torque
>wrench.
>How do I hold the shaft / counterweights / airplane still while I do this?
>Any suggestions on where to get a 2 1/8 socket? That size seems to be
>missing from my $9 socket set :)
>Regards,
>John Slade (torquing up a storm)
>

Check Harbor Freight. I believe they are selling a large size impact 
socket set for about the price of the single Sears socket.
Beg, borrow or rent the 3/4 drive impact wrench, as others have suggested.

Charlie