Tool Size?

[Ray64]

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

 

[lindy williams]

the square heads of the front and center main bearing bolts are 9/16". You need a 9/16 eight point socket wrench.

 

[brum1]

I used an 11/16" 6 pt. impact socket

 

[Jim Brierley]

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.

 

[Gary WA]

21/32" Is the proper size. As others say they work with other sizes..

 

[Dave in MN]

Lindy has it correct. 9/16" 8 point socket is best. 9/16" open end wrench will also work.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

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.

 

[Ray64]

Thanks guys Appreciate it

 

[James Rogers]

21/32" Is the proper size. As others say they work with other sizes..

21/32 is for the rods.

 

[Gary WA]

21/32 is for the rods.

Correct my error!!!

 

[Harold frm Sebastopol]

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.

Kurt in NJ
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?
Harold Parizek

 

[James Rogers]

Kurt in NJ
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?
Harold Parizek

9/16 eight point. I get mine at Sears.