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Clarkbug

04-11-2007 18:39:09




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Hi All.

Everyone did a good job of getting back to me last time about what to do for a socket retainer, so I figured I would try again.

In my last post, I had mentioned that I picked up a well used Chicago Pneumatic 1/2" impact gun to try with my new compressor. I just want to try and figure out what ratings this gun has, but I cant even figure out what model it is. No markings on it other than the CP logo. Is there an easy way to tell what model this thing is? Im specifically trying to figure out the torque ratings.

The reason I ask is that it worked great for the lug nuts on my car, but couldnt budge the rusty bolts holding the wheel weights onto my M. I am guessing this is because of the old bolts and not the gun, but I wasnt sure if I just needed a bigger gun. (I found an IR 231-A used that I could pick up, and I dont know if I need it)

Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post.

~Bug

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JoeK(WI)

04-13-2007 06:26:28




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-11-2007 18:39:09  
I've got an old Rodac thats gotta be 30yrs old or more.Does a good job on most stuff,but lacks a lil torque for big jobs.If it don't do the job after a couple/three back and forth reversals,I "pop" em loose with a 3'breaker bar,then go back to the rattle gun.Oftimes the gun is just a tad short a snort to make the initial break.



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Steve A W

04-12-2007 07:12:16




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-11-2007 18:39:09  
The inside diameter and length of your hose will make a differance also. The longer the hose the bigger the diameter should be.



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old

04-11-2007 20:00:49




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-11-2007 18:39:09  
First a question for you. Whens the last time you put oil in it?? Believe it or not you loose 50% of its power if you don't oil them often. Ya another one of those things I did for a liveing was rebuild air tools and lack of oil was the #1 reason they didn't work well.



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Clarkbug

04-12-2007 02:28:39




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to old, 04-11-2007 20:00:49  
Thanks for getting back to me everyone.

I havent used the gun much, but I have been putting 3-4 drops of pneumatic tool oil in it before each use. I had read in a different post that they also need grease somehow?

I am using the 1/4" quick connects, so maybe I need to make them a size larger.

Ill try the trick on reversing from forward to reverse and see if that helps. For now I am just hitting them with PB Blaster, letting it soak, using the impact on them a little, and hitting them with it again. Im in no rush, so it works for now.

~Bug

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Slowpoke

04-23-2007 13:26:29




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-12-2007 02:28:39  
I let the PB blaster work for at least overnight, or better yet a couple of days with shots in between.



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CENTAUR

04-11-2007 19:38:31




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-11-2007 18:39:09  
There were two very popular CP impacts.The 734 which was lighter & faster and because of its two pin and cam design hammer would wear out faster then the 740 which was a heavier, slower hammer.The 231 is the best for a 1/2 inch as it will hit harder longer.The MAC is identical except the steel hammer housing is 120 degrees off as compared to the IR231.The mac will hit harder but not last as long as this one has a larger exhaust port allowing more volume of air to pass.Use 3/8 fittings for max power. CENTAUR

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Tim Casbolt

04-11-2007 19:16:31




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Clarkbug, 04-11-2007 18:39:09  
Those old Chicago's were pretty good guns in their day. Not quite an IR, but certainly better than any of the HF specials. A few drops of Marvel Mystery Oil squirted into the air fitting before connecting the air hose will give them a little more power. This is a good habit to get into every time you pull the gun out of your toolbox.



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old art

04-11-2007 19:33:08




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 Re: More Pneumatic Questions in reply to Tim Casbolt, 04-11-2007 19:16:31  
i findon tight bolts i let it rattle for a short time forward then reverse do this anumber of times and it works em lose my pressure is 125 PSI i have a 1/2" CP gun



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