Should have said 10 mm wrench. Steve
On May 2, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote: > Socket head cap screws are especially strong. They have a yield of over 180,000 psi whereas a grade 8 (10.2 metric) will have a little less > Grade 5 (8.8 metric) is much less. > I would strongly recommend that you replace them with good quality screws of the same type and length. > > When removing those screws, make sure the inside hex is completely clean and that your tool is really good quality 6mm 3/8" drive at least. (Sears, not Harbor Freight) LOL. > > Tightening torque is stage 1, 44 ft lbs then stage 2, another 90 degrees. You will wince when you get to stage 2. > > If you are fighting one off, try using a vice grips on the outside (very tight) and then giving the arm a good smack. > > Steve > > On May 2, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > >> So I've got all of the flywheel bolts broken loose but one (of course). >> It's getting to the point where the hex head is starting to strip. >> >> My question is this - it threre any reason why those hex bolts couldn't be >> replaced with regular bolts when I put this thing back together? >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> '85 GL (Gertie) >> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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