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Post by Senna1Rossi on Apr 28, 2017 13:33:07 GMT -5
What would yous youts say is the most used sizes for:
1) Socket (is it 10mm? 12?)
2) Open End Wrench
3) Allen Wrench
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 28, 2017 13:46:02 GMT -5
10mm tools are most definitely the most used on the small scoots for me. Used a lot on the big stuff too. 8mm is next in line.
8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 38 are the sizes I use more than the rest. Those will take apart about anything on my 1E40QMBs.
I believe 5mm allen is the one I use most.
If there's one size of fasteners to keep around, it's M6x1.0. They are in everything from body panels to engine/CVT covers or parts. M8x1.25 is prob next. M5x0.8 maybe next for stuff like controls? Most really are M6 or M8 aside from stuff like the axle which is M10 or M12 most of the time or the engine mount bolts.
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Post by Senna1Rossi on Apr 28, 2017 13:49:22 GMT -5
10mm tools are most definitely the most used on the small scoots for me. Used a lot on the big stuff too. 8mm is next in line. 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 38 are the sizes I use more than the rest. Those will take apart about anything on my 1E40QMBs. I believe 5mm allen is the one I use most. If there's one size of fasteners to keep around, it's M6x1.0. They are in everything from body panels to engine/CVT covers or parts. M8x1.25 is prob next. M5x0.8 maybe next for stuff like controls? Most really are M6 or M8 aside from stuff like the axle which is M10 or M12 most of the time or the engine mount bolts.
Oh cool! Good info!!
p.s.
Where's the best place to get METRIC bolts n nuts??
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Post by spaz12 on Apr 28, 2017 14:50:07 GMT -5
10mm tools are most definitely the most used on the small scoots for me. Used a lot on the big stuff too. 8mm is next in line. 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 38 are the sizes I use more than the rest. Those will take apart about anything on my 1E40QMBs. I believe 5mm allen is the one I use most. If there's one size of fasteners to keep around, it's M6x1.0. They are in everything from body panels to engine/CVT covers or parts. M8x1.25 is prob next. M5x0.8 maybe next for stuff like controls? Most really are M6 or M8 aside from stuff like the axle which is M10 or M12 most of the time or the engine mount bolts.
Oh cool! Good info!!
p.s.
Where's the best place to get METRIC bolts n nuts??
I go to Lowe's for most of mine. McFadden-Dale on Decatur is where I get the hard to find hardware. www.mcfaddendalehardware.com/EDIT: Or it might be on Jones Blvd. |
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Post by 'O'Verse on Apr 28, 2017 14:57:22 GMT -5
18-20 volt Makita, Dewalt, or Milwaukee impact gun. Phillips, flat head, and a pretty extensive metric socket set. Ranging from 6mm to clutch nut size.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 28, 2017 14:57:47 GMT -5
Where's the best place to get METRIC bolts n nuts??
Spaz made a local suggestion, and I do grab a lot of mine from a local mom and pop store where my father works. If you wanna buy more than a few at a time though, McMaster-Carr is awesome for all sorts of hardware. www.mcmaster.com |
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Post by jeff84 on Apr 28, 2017 15:06:46 GMT -5
#2 Philips
#1 and #2 flathead
8,10,and 12mm wrenches
4,5,and 6mm allen wrenches
zip ties
flashlight
not necessarily in that order, and far from all inclusive.
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Post by knobby on Apr 28, 2017 15:31:25 GMT -5
I'm also fortunate in having a local shop that stocks EVERY dang size and shape of metric fastener. The big box hardware guys are horrible at this.
10mm is #1, I never even look at the numbers on allens. No idea there.
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Post by jeff84 on Apr 28, 2017 16:04:59 GMT -5
only reason I know what size allens I use is cause I have a t handle set with the sizes printed on the handles
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