Peter,
If you are truly concerned with getting the right size, 35mm, I would
check with MAC, Snap-on, Proto, or, nowadays, Matco. I used a half
inch drive 36mm Proto socket ( 5436-M) for 30 years until I actually
measured the nut -its a nut, not a bolt- and never had any problem.
Though I was looking for a 35mm 1/2 inch drive socket I went to, I
think, Orchard Supply Hardware and ended up buying a Craftsman 1 3/8"
3/4 inch drive socket (Craftsman # -G-47779). I use it with a 3/4 to
1/2 converter, though it is a bit longer than the Proto socket and a
bit more problematic slipping on the nut as the shroud tends to get in
the way.
If you are just adjusting valves either 35mm, 1 3/8" or 36mm should be
fine. I tried to get the right size when I had to re-torque the nut
after removing the timing cover. The 36mm would probably have fit well
enough, but I didn't want anything to strip out.
Ken
On Jun 25, 2005, at 11:24 AM, Peter Engle wrote:
> Thanks for the tool tips Alex. There is a Sears within walking
> distance of my garage and they had a 36mm socket in stock. I agree
> that their selection isn't the best but their return policy can't be
> beat, especially if you occasionally abuse tools. I've saved your
> post for future reference.
>
> -Peter Engle
> Santa Rosa, California
>
>> Sears is probably not the best place to go. In general they dont'
>> carry metric stuff that large, altho the 1 3/8" will probably fit
>> (you'll need 3/4" drive tools or appropriate adapters).
>
>> If you can wait, I'd check out some of the mail order shops.
>> mytoolstore.com carries SK tools (owned by Facom.. just in case you're
>> looking for French tools to go with the French car), at good prices.
>> I see a 36mm 1/2" drive socket listed, but if you e-mail them I bet
>> they could get you a proper 35mm unit. I have an SK 1/2" drive
>> breaker bar and ratchet, both are very comfortable to use (far nicer
>> than the Craftsman stuff). No experience with their sockets tho.
>
>> samstagsales.com and zelenda.com carry Hazet and Stahlwile tools. I'm
>> not terribly fond of the finish on Hazet sockets, but the sockets feel
>> very nice in your hand. Stahlwile is probably a step up in cost and
>> quality for what you're looking for.
>
>> --
>> alex
>
>
> --
> -Peter Engle
> Santa Rosa, California
>
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