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Offline 754

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New Tappet cover Wrench
« on: September 25, 2014, 03:02:33 pm »
 I designed this after hearing of, broken and rounded off tappet covers.

 I felt that if was installed with a shorter wrench, less likely to overtorque the nuts.
Take a look, see what you think.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2014, 05:00:44 pm »
looks nice Frank good for getting in the tight spot,ie 2+3 cyls .bill
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2014, 05:07:04 pm »
Good stuff, yes those caps should't be tightened to much  8)
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2014, 05:55:03 pm »
What would make that wrench THE bomb is if it had the oil filter wrench on the other end. 2 birds, 1 wrench!
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2014, 06:44:56 am »
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2014, 07:48:12 am »
Forget the oil filter wrench. Put a half circle on the other end to open up my beers. Nice work Frank.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2014, 08:05:48 am »
Suddenly it's becoming a multi-tool!
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2014, 08:14:10 am »
Very nice. I've always just used my stubby handle 3/8" drive ratchet but even then It's possible to crank down too hard.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2014, 10:02:48 am »
I think all of the above! Tappet cover, oil filter, and beer opener. I like multi-use tools. Nice looking finish on it too frank.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2014, 11:54:48 am »
It also appears you rotated the HEX slightly so you can flip it over and get a 1/2 flat more travel. I was going to suggest that but when I checked, it was already there. Nice!
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2014, 03:44:14 pm »
Great Idea..............the other end could be a hex to fit on the plug-wrench.........similar torque.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2014, 07:50:20 pm »
It's made out of 6061 aluminum, so use on a steel nut is out, so is bottle opener.
The problem with most sockets. And wrenches is the leading taper to find its way on the bolt easier. This can be up to 2 mm on some tools...this has none.
The hex on the tappet cover is only about 5mm long so losing a mm or two means very little engagement.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2014, 02:35:48 am »
good tool frank,you sure you cant get it to open beers?the lead in ramp on sockets can round the caps off easily especially with 12 point types,just get a cheap six point and grind it away so you have a nice square engagement.

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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2014, 07:49:04 am »
If it will open beers, I'm in.  My Craftsman multi point wrench gives me no issues getting the covers off. But not good to open beer bottles!
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2014, 10:25:21 am »
I never found a wrench that fits nice.
 When you try this, with the nice tight fit, and featherweight,  you won't go back to your steel one.
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Re: New Tappet cover Wrench
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2014, 01:41:38 pm »
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