Torx Screws In The Derby Cover 96 cu in

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Apr 5, 2011 | 06:04 PM

#31

smithbrl

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From: Denham Springs, La

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Originally Posted by FDHOG

Want to spend bucks, get Snap-On. Why not say Craftsman? I've had Craftsman mechanics tool for years and they always held up. Besides, when you break them, Sears replaces them. BTW, the only things I ever broke were the ratchet drives, and I'm hard on my tools.

FDHOG, thanks for the reply. I'm looking for something less expensive than Snap On. $25 for 1 socket is a little much. I'd prefer something that's good quality but not the best.

I'm holding a grudge against Sears so I'm not going to buy from them. They make good tools. I know it don't make sense, but that's how it is.

Cecil

Apr 5, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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smithbrl

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup

I buy Thorsen, Kobalt or Advance auto brand and have had ZERo ISSUES with the T27 bitz...I ain't gonna waste my time switchin em out...Those who haVE issues either over torque them or use the wrong size/ or cheap bitz...

I'll check out those brands.

Thanks
Cecil

Apr 5, 2011 | 06:51 PM

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V2Evo96

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From: Victoria, Australia

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Originally Posted by rocknrod

I was going to post this:
"If a person cant find a correct torx bit, will they have better luck finding a correct allen?
Now if you dont have one (correct Torx), how are you gonna change it to allen anyway?"
But I wont

I DID have a correct Torx but after the 1000mile servicing dealer tightened them to what must have been FT/lbs instead of INCH/lbs I had to use an impact driver to get the suckers out for a clutch adjustment between the first and second services.

Also, it's easier for me to find allen screws rather than torx screws. I just like them better anyway as they feel more secure when removing them.

Apr 5, 2011 | 07:15 PM

#34

ScottFLHTK

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I have found the easist way to get them out with ant damage is to use and small air impact gun with the T27 Torx - they come out easy with out Stripping the head beacause your point straight at the screw and put pressure on the screw. Your not twisting the with the wrench and the torx is trying to strip it. i put a little anti-sieze on them when i put them back in and use a torque wrench. Scott