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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Trying to remove the air vent ***** on my 76 but having difficulties. Cannot find the right size allen key to fit, any suggestions?



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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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you need to find the right size allen key... simple as that.. only way I know to do it..
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you need to find the right size allen key... simple as that.. only way I know to do it..
i will have to try the hardware shops again!!

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A number 2 metric fits in the ones I have on the self here. Only my metrics allen keys are in a carrier with sizes called out. I would guess that the SAE equivalent size would work too.
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Hey Jim........What was the problem getting intouch with tirerack?...

You want me to see if I can get you any info?............


Update.........I called their 800 number. They ship to Australia....

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Originally Posted by SEVNT6
Hey Jim........What was the problem getting intouch with tirerack?...

You want me to see if I can get you any info?............


Update.........I called their 800 number. They ship to Australia....
Hi Dan, thanks for that. i have tried sending emails and calling but i havent had any luck!!!

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Originally Posted by gbvette62
A number 2 metric fits in the ones I have on the self here. Only my metrics allen keys are in a carrier with sizes called out. I would guess that the SAE equivalent size would work too.
thanks for the info, will chase up!!

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if the allen nut is rounded off, then you could always just destroy to **** to get it off, then just replace it with a new one you can get at most parts houses.
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Hi jimo. I checked my SAE allen key sizes and came up with 5/64 to unfasten those vent **** setscrews.

Not sure if you still needed and wanted to add my .02, just in case.

Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by Dustup7T2
Hi jimo. I checked my SAE allen key sizes and came up with 5/64 to unfasten those vent **** setscrews.

Not sure if you still needed and wanted to add my .02, just in case.

Good Luck.
Hi Dustup7T2, thanks for the info.

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