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techtalk:ref:tools124 [2019/01/24 16:43] hippysmack [Rocker Arms] |
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| ^ A little cutting, a little welding and you have a special wrench to reach the bolts under the frame. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) ^^ | ^ A little cutting, a little welding and you have a special wrench to reach the bolts under the frame. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) ^^ | ||
| ====== Evo Engine ====== | ====== Evo Engine ====== | ||
| + | Cutting down Allen wrenches to make them shorter on the end will allow you to get into tight places easier. \\ | ||
| + | It also helps when the ends get rounded which allows the tool to slip in the socket head. \\ | ||
| + | Using a Dremil tool or a file on the end can get rid of the round and help to keep it from slipping. \\ | ||
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| - | ^ Allen wrench end cut shorter with a Dremil cut-off blade ((photos by Hippysmack)) ^^ | + | ^ Allen wrench end cut shorter with a Dremil cut-off blade ((photos by Hippysmack)) ^^ |
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| + | You can also use a 1/4" ratcheting wrench with 1/4" attachments (cheap attachments are easy to replace). \\ | ||
| + | It's easier to get at Allen heads such as the speedo sender and the rear left rocker cover bolts easy to remove/replace. \\ | ||
| + | It's a slimmer profile ratchet that can be useful at times. ((Sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5924506#post5924506)) \\ | ||
| + | This is a 'Snap On Blue Point' brand 1/4" and 5/16" offset/reversible wrench ($32 delivered). \\ | ||
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| + | ^ Offset wrench for rocker box cover. ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=1181033)) ^ | ||
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| + | A company called KATAR makes a wrench specifically for the Evo lower rocker box bolts. Made in the USA. \\ | ||
| + | It's a reversible ratcheting box wrench with a deep well 7/16" socket. \\ | ||
| + | This allows for removal or installation of the lower rocker box hex nut bolts. \\ | ||
| + | It has a long handle and a short profile making it easier to get to the bolts. \\ | ||
| + | However, it's best to only install the bolts to snug, then use a 1/4" beam type torque wrench to finish bolt installation. \\ | ||
| ====== Rocker Arms ====== | ====== Rocker Arms ====== | ||
