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8th Sep 2013, 09:16 AM #16Most Valued Member
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17mm tube spanner shimmed on two flats.
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8th Sep 2013, 12:52 PM #17Golden Member
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Others who have described the procedure on the net do not seem to have needed any special tools, one stated that he just used an open end spanner. Cutting a socket might mean the socket walls will expand due to lack of support, an impact socket would be better if it will fit as the walls are far thicker.
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8th Sep 2013, 08:20 PM #18Diamond Member
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I can't see how you could use an open ended spanner, as I tried that first. There is simply not enough room to gain enough purchase to undo it. I got about 1/8 of a turn and that's it....
Maybe others found the fitting came loose after it moved that much. The one I did get undone ( it took some damage doing it ) took a full turn before it could be turned by fingers alone.
I agree, cutting a socket might allow it to expand unless I cut just enough out to get purchase.......
An impact socket may not fit due to the wall thickness....
I made some 1mm shims today and bought another 17 mm socket, so will try it tomorrow.
Steve
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8th Sep 2013, 10:01 PM #19Most Valued Member
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If it were me, I would simply shape a suitable piece of 10 or 12mm flat bar into a spanner, drill a 17mm hole and then build up two flats with a welder in the appropriate places and finish them with either a file or a die grinder. If you can't use a spanner type piece due to space then weld a this piece as described onto the end of a socket. Job done. You could even use a suitable open end spanner, ground to achieve clearances with the end closed in for strength.
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9th Sep 2013, 08:30 PM #20Diamond Member
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All done.....
I've done this job and the tool worked well.
I glued ( so I didn't damage the socket with heat and because it was quick. ) in two 1 mm shims inside a 17 mm socket.
Very snug fit and it needed to be. One of the fittings was very tight.
Steve
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9th Sep 2013, 08:38 PM #21Most Valued Member
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Well done Steve.
A tricky one solved relatively easily
Phil
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9th Sep 2013, 09:03 PM #22Most Valued Member
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Good job.
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