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techtalk:ref:tools808 [2021/02/06 17:59] hippysmack [SAE to Metric Hex Key (Allen Head) Conversions] |
techtalk:ref:tools808 [2021/02/06 18:53] hippysmack [REF: Hex, Socket (Allen) and Torx Bolt and Screw Wrench Sizes] |
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====== REF: Hex, Socket (Allen) and Torx Bolt and Screw Wrench Sizes ====== | ====== REF: Hex, Socket (Allen) and Torx Bolt and Screw Wrench Sizes ====== | ||
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+ | With the charts below and knowing or deducing the nut / bolt thread size, you can figure what size wrench needed. \\ | ||
+ | If you are not sure of the thread size, you can reference the [[http://sportsterpedia.com/doku.php/techtalk:ref:tools020|Hardware P/N & Descriptions]] pages in the Sportsterpedia to find bolt sizes for IH and Evo Sportsters. \\ | ||
+ | And likewise, if you know the wrench size, you can deduce the thread size (barring course or fine threading). \\ | ||
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====== Hex Bolt and Socket (Allen) Screw Wrench Sizes ====== | ====== Hex Bolt and Socket (Allen) Screw Wrench Sizes ====== | ||
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====== SAE to Metric Hex Wrench Conversions ====== | ====== SAE to Metric Hex Wrench Conversions ====== | ||
+ | When you reference the hex wrench chart below, be aware that using a larger size wrench will increase the chances of stripping the bolt head corners. In some cases, you may want to try using a size above the one recommended in the chart to see if it fits by chance. Not every metric size has a perfect SAE counterpart and vice-versa. There is no perfect substitute for the right size tool. \\ | ||
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====== SAE to Metric Hex Key (Allen Head) Conversions ====== | ====== SAE to Metric Hex Key (Allen Head) Conversions ====== | ||
- | When you reference the hex key chart above, be aware that using a smaller size bit will increase the chances of stripping a bolt. ((https://handtoolessentials.com/blog/tools/sae-to-metric-conversions-hex-keys/#:~:text=SAE%20to%20Metric%20Conversions%20for%20Hex%20Keys%20Chart,%203.5%20mm%20%206%20more%20rows%20)) In some cases, you may want to try using a size above the one recommended in the chart to see if it fits by chance. Not every metric size has a perfect SAE counterpart and vice-versa. There is no perfect substitute for the right tool. \\ | + | When you reference the hex key chart below, be aware that using a smaller size bit will increase the chances of stripping the corners. ((https://handtoolessentials.com/blog/tools/sae-to-metric-conversions-hex-keys/#:~:text=SAE%20to%20Metric%20Conversions%20for%20Hex%20Keys%20Chart,%203.5%20mm%20%206%20more%20rows%20)) In some cases, you may want to try using a size above the one recommended in the chart to see if it fits by chance. Not every metric size has a perfect SAE counterpart and vice-versa. There is no perfect substitute for the right size tool. \\ |
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