YarnMaster
SubscriberI've just been down to toolworks @ mccgrath hill , while i was there i grabbed an AF Allen key socket set and a breaker bar , came back and tried undoing the Allen head Bolt with 7/32 " allen socket , it won't undo it,I think JC said it was 11/32" , 7/32" alen socket is just a fraction too small and started burring the edges so I stopped , it would have distroyed the allen head on the Bolt , I've called the local Snap-On guy to see if he can help with the socket ,but I think he's gone on Holidays , well guys I'm stuck
If 7/32" is the correct socket , I may have already "burred" the allen head bolt by using 5.5 mm earlier
OldBushie
Just go the centre punch route. It sounds like nothing will fit properly now anyway. As said before, they can be very tight.
BTW, if it has an Allen key screw, it might have been changed before. My '87 had a flat blade screwdriver head & I replaced it with an Allen key screw.
Scott
YarnMaster
SubscriberScott , if 7/32 " WAS the correct size which I don't think it is , then I'm stuffed , but if 11/32" is the correct size it most probably WILL do the job ,the edges of the allen head Bolt is not quite burred all the way thru Yet , and I have a suspicion that if I gave it a go with 11/32" it will get if offOriginally Posted by Scouse
I tried the Centre Punch approach it won't budge
I don't really don't want to go the grinder or drill approach yet until I've tried a couple of more option.
Edit : Sorry my mistake 11/32" would be too Big , it's almost 8.7 mm which won't fit inside the alan head Bolt
TopicToaster
Will one of these fit in the space you have
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YarnMaster
SubscriberYep , it will , actually That's been organised this afternoon , along with a 6mm Spline Socket and some sort of friction compoundI'm gonna try a few things this afternoon to get the B$%^#%T off..
If it wont pop by 2/1/ 09 let me know and I will bring some toolsYep , it will , actually That's been organised this afternoon , along with a 6mm Spline Socket and some sort of friction compoundInc 1/2" drive hex, drills, easy outs,Taps etc
Tony
YarnMaster
SubscriberIf it wont pop by 2/1/ 09 let me know and I will bring some tools
TonyThanks Mate , Appreciate the offer. it has been said many times in this "thread" , The "Allen Key Bolt" is a Bitch to get out
7/32" is The correct Size Socket
The Bolt head as you can see in the pic below is * cough * "shagged" *cough* and I think It happended , "once upon a time when a Total Novice mechanic in the PennantVille was trying to undo it with a 5.5mm Alen Key
But what saved him was Grip-Doctor believe it or not
Some Pics of the Bores on Passenger side...
ForumSage
I have never heard of Grip Doctor, I will have to keep it in mind for my next problem cap bolt.
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7/32" is The correct Size Socket
And it looks like the allen key has done its last job ... Man, thats twisted
YarnMaster
SubscriberIt's really good stuff John , I was actually surprised when I placed some on the tip of the 7/32" Alen socket and using the Breaker Bar it just undid it with quite an ease
Mike , when I looked at the Photo , My initial thought was , naaaahhh there is gotta be something "wrong" with the Alen Socket , it must be a "manufacturing fault" , but when I compared the Tip to the others , Mate, you're Right , the Fugger is Twisted
have a Look at the pics below and compare .........
That's really "well spotted" Mike. There must have be an enourmous amount "Torque" placed on the tip of the "Alen socket".
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