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Sep 13, 2024 | 07:26 PM

Evo-Wes

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Drag Link Socket

I find that I need a drag link socket to service my hydraulic lifter/tappet filter.
What brand of drag link do you recommend?
What is the width of the blade necessary?
What length of blade is best?

Sep 13, 2024 | 08:09 PM

Uncle Larry

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FWIW ... A quality large screwdriver with a hex fitting on the shaft or a hex shaped blunt tip chisel may do the trick along with a wrench to fit the hex if you are in a pinch

Sep 15, 2024 | 07:32 AM

ehummelman

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And then replace that stupid design with an Allen or hex head. Colony makes replacements.
https://www.partsgiant.com/p351264-c...MaAmAfEALw_wcB

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Sep 15, 2024 | 09:10 AM

Evo-Wes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

FWIW ... A quality large screwdriver with a hex fitting on the shaft or a hex shaped blunt tip chisel may do the trick along with a wrench to fit the hex if you are in a pinch

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Originally Posted by ehummelman

And then replace that stupid design with an Allen or hex head. Colony makes replacements.
https://www.partsgiant.com/p351264-c...MaAmAfEALw_wcB

I would never have found this replacement.

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Sep 16, 2024 | 01:33 PM

LQQK_OUT

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I just use a 3/8" drive x 1/2" Slotted Bit Socket. I believe I purchased it at one of the larger chain auto stores.

Something similar to this.

https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-driv...ed-bit-sockets

Or you can pickup something like the Motion Pro Tappet Oil Filter Screw Plug Tool for HD.