Reply With Quotemate go into somewhere like glenfords or try snap on maybe
Hi all,
I'm looking for a special socket bit that is pretty much like a normal socket from a socket set, i.e. round body, hex internal end for fitting on the nut, but at the other end, I need the outside of the bit not to be round, but to be hex shaped so I can fit a normal wrench on the outside to tighten it. Reason being is that I need to tighten some cylinder head bolts and there is not enough room to get the ratchet wrench attached to the socket to undo it (outboard casing in the way).
I hope the above makes sense... Anyway if these bits have a special name, can you let me know because I'm trying to google them online (if they exist) and have no idea what to search for specifically.
Ta!
Edit: It's like some of those standard spark plug sockets! But I'm looking for a 1/2" one
mate go into somewhere like glenfords or try snap on maybe
can you show photo of what you are trying to get out, whereabouts are you located, am a mechanic and may have the tool you need just need to see the job. cheers lethal
If I read what you wrote right,
stick an extension bar in your socket and use a shifter on the square end.
Regards
HOnda
Isn't this a job for a proper tension wrench ?
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i was just at bolt pro and asked the old fella there he said a tube spanner which now seems logical
Thanks for the replies... Hmm yes a tube spanner may do the trick!
Cant fit extension bar, well, I'd need a flexible one at least because of the restricted room. I did find something that may work out in the shed but not sure I could get enough torque on it. I'll go down the tube spanner path.
The other thing I was considering was heat bending a standard 1/2" wrench to remove the obstructions that are stopping me using a normal straight shaft wrench
Have to agree.Originally Posted by Dirtysanchez
Tighten too much in alley; whoosho & $ & ? not to mention other possibilities without correct tension.
Be careful!
Weld a nut to the back of the socket
Jack.
You tried a ring spanner ??
But your really looking for something like a spark plug socket aren't you, they have a hex end.
You can get flexible extentions from super cheap, 18 bucks! haven't busted mine yet.
Yeah just read the spark plug thing Ooops, but ok if you got a welder cut up a cheap socket and 1/2 inch socket and weld it up, Bloody easy !... do it in 2 mins.
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Sorry Jack, it took me to long to type my reply in the dark.
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Expires every year and you get a 3 day pass when you go interstate.
Yeah a flexible extension would work well in this instance, but can they take high torque?
If it don't, return it back and get your money back, nothing be lost then.
A marriage licence should be like your fishing licence!
Expires every year and you get a 3 day pass when you go interstate.
You can get uni joints that are impact proof. meant for rattle guns, so if you get one of these you shouldnt break it with just hand tools.
Impact sockets/ extensions/ joints are black (well used to be 8 years ago)
To be honest you can just buy a normal half decent uni/swivel joint and you'll find that they take a beating with a rattle gun before they break.
neil
Have a look on the Snap-on web site. Top drawer stuff and you pay but you may get the idea of what you need and look for a cheap copy
http://www.snapon.com/
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