Dog Bone Torque Wrench Adapters
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I found a slot cut into the side of a deep well socket works great for the ACR on my 103 motor
These will work for the intake module, especially now I have the link posted above.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-...5&blockType=G5
Rocker boxes are a different matter, two of the bolts are hard to get to with a box end wrench so the torx/hex must be used.
Can't remember if it's torx or hex, but planning on getting the welder out and making something that will fit.
I'm not sure if you can get into those two bolts with the snap on extention
so I'm a bit leary of buying one.
I picked up an external torx socket for the cylinder heads, 1/2" works but as long as I was at Sears...
Baka if I figure the rocker boxes out and get a tool made with out to much trouble and you need one, let me know.
al
These will work for the intake module, especially now I have the link posted above.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-...5&blockType=G5
Rocker boxes are a different matter, two of the bolts are hard to get to with a box end wrench so the torx/hex must be used.
Can't remember if it's torx or hex, but planning on getting the welder out and making something that will fit.
I'm not sure if you can get into those two bolts with the snap on extention
so I'm a bit leary of buying one.
I picked up an external torx socket for the cylinder heads, 1/2" works but as long as I was at Sears...
Baka if I figure the rocker boxes out and get a tool made with out to much trouble and you need one, let me know.
al
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I found a slot cut into the side of a deep well socket works great for the ACR on my 103 motor
These will work for the intake module, especially now I have the link posted above.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-...5&blockType=G5
Rocker boxes are a different matter, two of the bolts are hard to get to with a box end wrench so the torx/hex must be used.
Can't remember if it's torx or hex, but planning on getting the welder out and making something that will fit.
I'm not sure if you can get into those two bolts with the snap on extention
so I'm a bit leary of buying one.
I picked up an external torx socket for the cylinder heads, 1/2" works but as long as I was at Sears...
Baka if I figure the rocker boxes out and get a tool made with out to much trouble and you need one, let me know.
al
These will work for the intake module, especially now I have the link posted above.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-...5&blockType=G5
Rocker boxes are a different matter, two of the bolts are hard to get to with a box end wrench so the torx/hex must be used.
Can't remember if it's torx or hex, but planning on getting the welder out and making something that will fit.
I'm not sure if you can get into those two bolts with the snap on extention
so I'm a bit leary of buying one.
I picked up an external torx socket for the cylinder heads, 1/2" works but as long as I was at Sears...
Baka if I figure the rocker boxes out and get a tool made with out to much trouble and you need one, let me know.
al
I have a set of hex and torx sockets. Sometimes it's just too thick to reach with my torque wrench in certain tight spaces.
When I replaced the rocker box gaskets on the front cylinder I had a hex head that my torque wrench wouldn't fit. The best I did was, because I had to stagger the order and torque them down in steps, I just torqued down all the bolts the same number of turns for each. Even though I had to use a hex key for that one bolt (I think it was the right rear bolt), I just copied the turns I did for the others. It probably wasn't exactly to spec but once I got the clicks for the other bolts, I stopped turning the one I couldn't reach. It hasn't leaked so it can't be too off.
That said, I'd like a better alternative just to be sure I am getting the correct torque specs to all the bolts.
A torque wrench adapter that accepted hex and torx bits would be nice. I don't have welding equipment, nor do I know how to weld. So fabricating my own isn't likely. lol.
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I have a set of hex and torx sockets. Sometimes it's just too thick to reach with my torque wrench in certain tight spaces.
When I replaced the rocker box gaskets on the front cylinder I had a hex head that my torque wrench wouldn't fit. The best I did was, because I had to stagger the order and torque them down in steps, I just torqued down all the bolts the same number of turns for each. Even though I had to use a hex key for that one bolt (I think it was the right rear bolt), I just copied the turns I did for the others. It probably wasn't exactly to spec but once I got the clicks for the other bolts, I stopped turning the one I couldn't reach. It hasn't leaked so it can't be too off.
That said, I'd like a better alternative just to be sure I am getting the correct torque specs to all the bolts.
A torque wrench adapter that accepted hex and torx bits would be nice. I don't have welding equipment, nor do I know how to weld. So fabricating my own isn't likely. lol.
I have a set of hex and torx sockets. Sometimes it's just too thick to reach with my torque wrench in certain tight spaces.
When I replaced the rocker box gaskets on the front cylinder I had a hex head that my torque wrench wouldn't fit. The best I did was, because I had to stagger the order and torque them down in steps, I just torqued down all the bolts the same number of turns for each. Even though I had to use a hex key for that one bolt (I think it was the right rear bolt), I just copied the turns I did for the others. It probably wasn't exactly to spec but once I got the clicks for the other bolts, I stopped turning the one I couldn't reach. It hasn't leaked so it can't be too off.
That said, I'd like a better alternative just to be sure I am getting the correct torque specs to all the bolts.
A torque wrench adapter that accepted hex and torx bits would be nice. I don't have welding equipment, nor do I know how to weld. So fabricating my own isn't likely. lol.
Should work pretty well if the bolts/nuts are all clean and threads good.
Especially for something like a rocker cover.
I'll see what I come up with and get back to ya.
al
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I bought a set of torque adapters to do my rocker arm supports. Crows foot socket wont reach far enough + you have to be careful that it doesn't slip off.. Got a partial Snap On set off of eBay for $35. Amazon has a off brand set for about a $100. I've done it by feel in the past, but I'd rather be safe then sorry.
for the torxe and allen heads. go to yuor local tool place buy a 1/4" socket that is 1/4" drive and a 3/8" wrench, cut the box end of and weld the 1/4" socket to it no go get some torx and allen head bits the kind you use in the screw drivers. to keep the bit in the socket you can always dab a bit of grease in there. or there is a 1/4drive adapter thingy specificly for those bits that could be welded to the wrench in place of a standard socket that has a lil spring lock thingy in it.
voila you now have a 3/8 drive etxension for torx & allen head bolts i9n those hard to reach areas.
voila you now have a 3/8 drive etxension for torx & allen head bolts i9n those hard to reach areas.
Last edited by NSCoyote; Mar 11, 2013 at 07:42 PM.
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From: NE Philly
for the torxe and allen heads. go to yuor local tool place buy a 1/4" socket that is 1/4" drive and a 3/8" wrench, cut the box end of and weld the 1/4" socket to it no go get some torx and allen head bits the kind you use in the screw drivers. to keep the bit in the socket you can always dab a bit of grease in there. or there is a 1/4drive adapter thingy specificly for those bits that could be welded to the wrench in place of a standard socket that has a lil spring lock thingy in it.
voila you now have a 3/8 drive etxension for torx & allen head bolts i9n those hard to reach areas.
voila you now have a 3/8 drive etxension for torx & allen head bolts i9n those hard to reach areas.