This sounds like the ticket Ken !! Thanks for the tip. I assume this nut has
the same inside thread size?   (Answer: of course it does Tom you moron,
otherwise I would not recommend it)  :)

Tom

On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:

> Tom,
> Instead of using the orginal 13mm ATF(across the flats) nut I used a 12mm
> ATF . This is the copper plated exhaust nut used on aircooled engines but I
> use them anywhere I can.  I buy them by the box of 100
> http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=059129601
> The smaller nut means you can use a smaller socet.
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
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