Intake removal????

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Oct 26, 2011 | 09:19 AM

olddude48

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Intake removal????

There has to be a better way! After 2 hours of customizing an allen wrench,I finally got it off! I was able to put hex head bolts back in the left side but not the right! Anyone have a secret weapon to remove the stock intake bolts? What a pi$$ poor design by HD!

Oct 26, 2011 | 10:40 AM

dwagar

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get some ball end allen keys. Yeah, those bolts are lots of fun.

Oct 26, 2011 | 11:14 AM

olddude48

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Originally Posted by dwagar

get some ball end allen keys. Yeah, those bolts are lots of fun.

Didn't even know they made such an animal! I need to get out more! Thanks!

Oct 26, 2011 | 12:55 PM

woodnbow

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I have a small socket set from sears, it's got a ratchet on both ends one of which is 1/4" so I just use a short piece of 1/4" allen wrench in it.

Oct 26, 2011 | 12:55 PM

SportyPig

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Those are a pain. I have loaned my "customized allen wrench" out several times to friends.

I think HD makes a "special tool" for this application.

Oct 26, 2011 | 03:34 PM