anyone know where I can find a small set of flex sockets without emptying my pay pal acct.?
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eBay.
I’ve bought 3 sets in the last year.
Craftsman USA made, 70’s vintage, in the case, clean used sets.
I paid 50 bucks a set average on the 3 sets
I’ve bought 3 sets in the last year.
Craftsman USA made, 70’s vintage, in the case, clean used sets.
I paid 50 bucks a set average on the 3 sets
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If you're looking for impacts, you can't go wrong with Grey Pneumatic.
https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Pneumat...id=1546313469&sr=8-25&keywords=grey+pneumatic
https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Pneumat...id=1546313469&sr=8-25&keywords=grey+pneumatic
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^^Go the extra $$$ for the impact like these.^^ The ball design is much better for tight places and smoothness of operation.
found the one socket for sale on Zoro.com. X-mass has left me a scrooge. Anyway, a good site to know. Dave
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What socket did you purchase?
bought a set but it didn't do the job. going to try regular swivel sockets. upside I get to buy more tools! Ha!
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Try the impact set that I recommended, you won't be disappointed.
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Sounds like you're between a rock and a hard spot. Been there!
Universals should be good ones. They will break and you will want warranty.
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Especially if you expose them to an impact.
Exactly! Chrome universals on a impact are a hand grenades!
5/8 6pt 3/8 dr standard chrome socket....we'll see. 12pt would be better but haven't found any yet aside from one very expensive set.
That is a nice set right there. My 20 plus year old Snap-Ons only go to 3/4 inch. Bought a set and will abuse them and see what happens!
As others have posted, the universal ones are dangerous when used with impacts!
maybe I should approach this a different way. I'm trying to space the starter on a 440 in a 63 B body. the top mounting bolt is impossible to get on without removing the dr side exh man (magnum) and dropping the head pipe off the man. I'm unable to do it myself and want to avoid asking one of my sons for help. they are always there for me but I realize they have families and jobs of their own. anyone been thru this before? the bolt just needs loosening so I can pry the starter away from the ring gear.
Can you get on it from the bottom with a starter wrench like this?https://www.harryepstein.com/index....MIofX3oNfN3wIVizRpCh3I2gHZEAQYAiABEgKFB_D_BwE
certainly worth a try, especially as the bolt only needs loosening. thanks Dave
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