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Old 10-14-2012, 12:17 PM   #1
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Can someone tell me what size tool i can buy to take the main bearing square nuts off? (socket) I have a bad center main shot. Thanks RAY
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Old 10-14-2012, 12:36 PM   #2
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the square heads of the front and center main bearing bolts are 9/16". You need a 9/16 eight point socket wrench.
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I used an 11/16" 6 pt. impact socket
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Old 10-14-2012, 12:54 PM   #4
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I just hold the bolt and unscrew the nut, which is 3/4". This is easier, and more critical when tightening the mains as tightening the bolt has a lot of friction so you don't get a true torque measurement or feel.
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21/32" Is the proper size. As others say they work with other sizes..
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Old 10-14-2012, 03:29 PM   #6
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Lindy has it correct. 9/16" 8 point socket is best. 9/16" open end wrench will also work.
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Old 10-14-2012, 03:39 PM   #7
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There is a "special" tool, many times it can be found in the 1$ box under the table at fleamarkets.

Also there is a small point on one of the corners of the square, it is so you know the location of cotter hole at the other end.
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Old 10-14-2012, 06:58 PM   #8
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Thanks guys Appreciate it
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Old 10-14-2012, 07:15 PM   #9
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21/32" Is the proper size. As others say they work with other sizes..
21/32 is for the rods.
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Old 10-14-2012, 10:31 PM   #10
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21/32 is for the rods.
Correct my error!!!
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:37 PM   #11
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There is a "special" tool, many times it can be found in the 1$ box under the table at fleamarkets.

Also there is a small point on one of the corners of the square, it is so you know the location of cotter hole at the other end.
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For the Flea Mkt. tool, what is the socket configuration & size: Square, 6-pt, 8-pt?
9/16, 21/32, 11/16, other? Both ends the same?
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Old 10-15-2012, 05:13 PM   #12
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For the Flea Mkt. tool, what is the socket configuration & size: Square, 6-pt, 8-pt?
9/16, 21/32, 11/16, other? Both ends the same?
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9/16 eight point. I get mine at Sears.
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