Snap-On Torque Adapter
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Snap-On Torque Adapter
I just finished putting the engine chrome kit on the bottom end of my bike and am getting ready to put the chrome rocker suport plates and rocker covers. Since I am not taking the engine out for this, the manual specifies using 2 snap-on torque adapters (7/16" and 1/2") on a few of the bolts that a regular torque wrench can't get to because of the frame. They look like the attached pic.
Snap-on wants $26 each or $130 for a set. Anyone know of a cheaper source or a GOOD workaround?
I usually but new tools when I need them, but don't see arecurring need for this one.....
[IMG]local://upfiles/17964/D3FEC96A75FA4965B0346F7098F90EE9.jpg[/IMG]
Snap-on wants $26 each or $130 for a set. Anyone know of a cheaper source or a GOOD workaround?
I usually but new tools when I need them, but don't see arecurring need for this one.....
[IMG]local://upfiles/17964/D3FEC96A75FA4965B0346F7098F90EE9.jpg[/IMG]
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They are easy enough to make yourself if you can weld. You should be able to manage with a box/open end combo wrench. Worse case scenario, buy a cheap 7/ 16 combo wrench and open up the open end to 1/2 inch for the torque wrench assuming your 1/2 " torque wrench will go down low enough for this value (inch lbs.). Otherwise use the clicking elbow method
I've seen guys vice grip or hose clamp the 7/16" wrench to another that will accept the 3/8 drive torque wrench also and get the job done too. Necessity is the mother of invention here.
I've seen guys vice grip or hose clamp the 7/16" wrench to another that will accept the 3/8 drive torque wrench also and get the job done too. Necessity is the mother of invention here.
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They are easy enough to make yourself if you can weld. You should be able to manage with a box/open end combo wrench. Worse case scenario, buy a cheap 7/ 16 combo wrench and open up the open end to 1/2 inch for the torque wrench assuming your 1/2 " torque wrench will go down low enough for this value (inch lbs.). Otherwise use the clicking elbow method
I've seen guys vice grip or hose clamp the 7/16" wrench to another that will accept the 3/8 drive torque wrench also and get the job done too. Necessity is the mother of invention here.
They are easy enough to make yourself if you can weld. You should be able to manage with a box/open end combo wrench. Worse case scenario, buy a cheap 7/ 16 combo wrench and open up the open end to 1/2 inch for the torque wrench assuming your 1/2 " torque wrench will go down low enough for this value (inch lbs.). Otherwise use the clicking elbow method
I've seen guys vice grip or hose clamp the 7/16" wrench to another that will accept the 3/8 drive torque wrench also and get the job done too. Necessity is the mother of invention here.
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