Should have said 10 mm wrench.

Steve

On May 2, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote:

> Socket head cap screws are especially strong.   They have a yield of over 180,000 psi whereas a grade 8 (10.2 metric) will have a little less
> Grade 5 (8.8 metric) is much less.
> I would strongly recommend that you replace them with good quality screws of the same type and length.
> 
> When removing those screws, make sure the inside hex is completely clean and that your tool is really good quality 6mm 3/8" drive at least.   (Sears, not Harbor Freight) LOL.
> 
> Tightening torque is stage 1,  44 ft lbs then stage 2, another 90 degrees.     You will wince when you get to stage 2.
> 
> If you are fighting one off, try using a vice grips on the outside (very tight) and then giving the arm a good smack.
> 
> Steve
> 
> On May 2, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> 
>> So I've got all of the flywheel bolts broken loose but one (of course).
>> It's getting to the point where the hex head is starting to strip.
>> 
>> My question is this - it threre any reason why those hex bolts couldn't be
>> replaced with regular bolts when I put this thing back together?
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Jeff
>> '85 GL (Gertie)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus