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#41
I prefer Allen heads too, but this from Wikipedia is interesting:
The Torx design allows for a higher torque to be exerted than a similarly sized conventional hex socket head without damaging the head and/or the tool.[
The Torx design allows for a higher torque to be exerted than a similarly sized conventional hex socket head without damaging the head and/or the tool.[
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markfsanderson (05-02-2019)
#42
Hand Impact Wrench . . .
Will be purchasing a hand-impact wrench. Any opinions on this one?
Any brands that stand out as being better than the others? Opinions please . . .
Mark
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2905-8-Inch-Manual-7-Piece/dp/B000NPPATS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Hand+Impact+driver&qid=1556819164&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Any brands that stand out as being better than the others? Opinions please . . .
Mark
#43
Will be purchasing a hand-impact wrench. Any opinions on this one? https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2905-8...gateway&sr=8-3
Any brands that stand out as being better than the others? Opinions please . . .
Mark
Any brands that stand out as being better than the others? Opinions please . . .
Mark
I have a Snap on one,but I've used the chrome cheapy like your Amazon one,no difference .But DO buy good brand name bits!
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markfsanderson (05-02-2019)
#44
Drill the head off and use vice grips like was mentioned above. I had that happen to me once and was able to use one of those small dremel cutoff wheels to notch the head enough so I could back the bolt out with a flat head screwdriver. Using a hammer to tap a small chisel would do the same thing but I'd be hesitant to hit it too hard in fear of damaging the actual primary cover.
The 'go to' solution!
Agreed! With the cover removed the 'stubs' are very easy to back out!
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#45
they all work the same-as long as it's not in daily use- that cheapy will do just fine. When working with aluminum,just use the smallest hammer you can get by with.No 10 lb. sledge on a aluminum primary cover.
I have a Snap on one,but I've used the chrome cheapy like your Amazon one,no difference .But DO buy good brand name bits!
I have a Snap on one,but I've used the chrome cheapy like your Amazon one,no difference .But DO buy good brand name bits!
Mark
#46
Can I run it 25 feet without lube? Sheeesh, am I getting old! I used to run my 1963 Panhead with an open primary. When it got dry, I'd just wring out my pants leg.
This be back about 1966,or so. The Pan had a Linkert carb, spark retard, choke, and a kick starter. Once or twice I'd get it to start on the first few kicks.
Normally it was just, "kick - chuff", 'kick - chuff". And the side stand would leave a little scratch on the cement as the bike jumped around. One warm morning, I left a mark about two feet long on the pavement.
Told the scoot I was gonna' trade it for a Schwin. It fired right up the next kick, and idled like a tomcat full of sardines.
Those definitely weren't the good old days.
This be back about 1966,or so. The Pan had a Linkert carb, spark retard, choke, and a kick starter. Once or twice I'd get it to start on the first few kicks.
Normally it was just, "kick - chuff", 'kick - chuff". And the side stand would leave a little scratch on the cement as the bike jumped around. One warm morning, I left a mark about two feet long on the pavement.
Told the scoot I was gonna' trade it for a Schwin. It fired right up the next kick, and idled like a tomcat full of sardines.
Those definitely weren't the good old days.
#47
I've had this one for 40 years and it still does the job:
https://www.toolsource.com/ratchetin...e-p-71013.html
https://www.toolsource.com/ratchetin...e-p-71013.html
#48
All is not lost. First, unless something has changed, those are T27 torx not T25. You may get lucky and have enough meat to tap a T27 in there and get it out. Second, for 25 feet, it wont hurt without fluid. Its splash lubed, so takes minimal fluid anyways. There is enough residual to go that far. Other option is to drill off the head, and attack the rest with vice grips. Once pressure is removed from the body, they normally cooperate. You should change gaskets when disrupting them. Cheap insurance against leaks. Hope this helps
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