[SEL] OT - Thin wall socket

[bill at antique-engines.com]

They make special header bolts with smaller 8 point heads than
standard....the heads are also just a bit taller.
They grip very well.

Any other header issues -
http://theamcforum.com/forum
join and check out the engine sections.
(it's a small forum I run)

> Jimmy also recommended that using a grinder is a quick and simple way to
> make a thin wall socket.
> Also recommended using a higher quality socket.
>
> However, he had a better solution that eliminates the problem.
>
> Replace the bolts with socket head cap screws!
>
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Ed Herreid
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:43 AM
> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
> Subject: Re: [SEL] OT - Thin wall socket
>
>
> A cheap socket is going to be weak to start with.  Thinning it will make
> it weaker.  If it is a low enough torque you can get away with it.
>
> I have done it before but not on a lathe.  A socket is going to be pretty
> hard tool steel.  I have done it on a grinder.  Put it on an extension and
> spin it against a grinder or better yet a sanding belt.  Remove as little
> as possible and then polish it as good as you can by hand to reduce places
> for cracks to start.  Go slow and dont overheat it.  If it starts turning
> straw or blue color you have lost the heat treat and it will be weaker
> yet.  If nothing else fits it is worth a shot.
>
> Ed Herreid
> Leaving for Portland later today
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