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dflippin08 02-01-2013 07:47:43 70.192.201.183 Report to Moderator	Does anyone have a picture of the special tool that is used for the center head stud nuts on a G188D engine? [Reply]   [No Email]
BarryfromIA 02-01-2013 20:38:15 67.55.176.78 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to dflippin08, 02-01-2013 07:47:43   I made some thing that works. Go to a pawn shop or harbor freight. You need an 11/16 socket and an 11/16 box end wrench. Cut the wrench off about 3 inches long save the box end. You can shorten up the socket and save the top with the square hole in it. Weld the two together so that the box end will go on the nut and turn it and you can use your torque wrench on the socket. the adapter has to stay 90 degrees to the handle to get the correct torque. It helps if you can get the parts tig welded together, less heat to weaken the wrench end of the device. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jgarner 02-01-2013 14:31:59 70.139.176.83 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to dflippin08, 02-01-2013 07:47:43   Trying to get my had around this after looking at VC guy's tool, but why can't you use a deep socket (1/2" drive) and an extension to get you above anything that would keep the torque wrench from turning? I guess I need to look in my 630 JI Case service manual and see what they say about this. Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
VCguy 02-01-2013 14:37:30 68.185.79.12 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to Jgarner, 02-01-2013 14:31:59   The studs are too tall for most deep sockets. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jgarner 02-02-2013 08:31:56 70.139.176.83 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to VCguy, 02-01-2013 14:37:30   Yes, I have noticed on some of my deep sockets that the forging doesn't allow much length to go up in there. On some of the smaller ones I have drilled deeper for clearance, but that answers my question. I was thinking it was just getting above something on the head to allow the wrench to be turned. Thanks VC guy, good info. Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
VCguy 02-01-2013 13:05:30 68.185.79.12 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to dflippin08, 02-01-2013 07:47:43   This is the tool I use. It"s a Snap-On 88663B. Make sure you use a good quality tool because you don't want it to flex when using a torque wrench. [Reply]  [No Email]
VCguy 02-01-2013 13:07:27 68.185.79.12 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to VCguy, 02-01-2013 13:05:30   sorry.....forgot to attach photo. [Reply]  [No Email]
dflippin08 02-02-2013 14:35:33 64.50.248.116 Report to Moderator	Re: Head Bolt Tool? in reply to VCguy, 02-01-2013 13:07:27   Thanks everyone for the responses. I think I will make something like the snap-on tool. Thanks again. Dustin [Reply]  [No Email]