Get some 7/8 square stock, use an open end spanner or socket on the bar and turn as needed it my have http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com __________________________________
7/8" is greater thand 1/2". It would be an interesting trick to grind "down" a 1/2" extension. I think that I always just used the 1/2" extension. IIRC it was a loose fit, but it worked. - Peter Scha
Most tool manufacturers (Belzer, Hazet, Gedore, Facom, Snap-On etc supply a special tool for that purpose with a variety if square sizes. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of typ
Actually the square of the plug takes a 7/16" tool. A good fastener or hardware supply place can sell you a bit of 7/16" square keystock. Cut a piece a couple of inches long, smooth off the edges an
Hi Rich and All, Thanks for the many suggestions. Net result: The job is done! Long answer: Yeah, I realized after I posted that I meant 7/16", not 7/8". First I tried the suggestion of using a 3/8"
Once you get the 7/16" square stock, it will fit in a 7/16" 8-point socket. Then you can ratchet it. Link to photo if anyone is interested. http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/d
I ground down an old railroad spike and used a crescent wrench, The 3/8" to 1/2" adapter sounds much more elegant. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http:
I found these "square keys" at an Ace Hardware in their misc. boxes of screws, nuts, bolts section. Many different sizes and lengths. Can be easily used with a crescent or open end wrench to do the j