The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts Lug Nut Question - '46 1.5 ton

OK folks...before I attempt to break something, does anyone here know for sure the rotation on the lugs for a 1.5 ton '46? Lefty/loosie -righty/tighty on both sides or did they do the wacky opposing rotation thing? Thanks in advance.

Not sure what your truck has. But sometimes the nuts with left hand threads will have an "L" stamped on them.

Hy Tango, your truck probably has Motor wheels and Motor wheel nuts (large washer under the hex of the nut), they are standard right hand thread, hope that helps.

Thanx All --- just hoping to avoid busting something.

My 46 2 ton was normal rotation, rusty as all get out, but normal threads.

I only recall the 50's Buicks having LH threads on the drivers side only. Maybe others but thats all I've experienced. A strange arrangement for sure. Never saw it on trucks

My '59 F-350 has them. I don't remember if my Internationals do or not.

Dodge and Plymouth cars of the 50's and 60's were also set up that way.

All three of my 2-1/2 ton TF trucks have 6-lug Budd Wheels with left threads on the left side. The studs are marked with a "L" stamped on the end.

Mike B

Thanks to all. With no threads exposed and no apparent markings, it's really hard to tell which way they go. Will just have to proceed with caution. I' will relay what I find...hopefully without snapping anything off first.

My 38 1 1/2 ton both sides left loose right tight.

If you want to be extra careful split one of the nuts to remove it, then you can check for sure what thread it is.....granted you will need to find another nut...but a lot easier than replacing a stud.

Tad

my 41 1.5 ton has RH threads all around

Thanks again to all. Just yesterday confirmed they are all "righty-tighty" (normal)on both sides.