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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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This thing is so tiny, I don't have anything that small. What is it?
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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Tiny allen wrench
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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Thanks, RF. I'll go looking for something that tiny..... really tiny. Also, SUPER impressed with my new tablet. Great pictures up close.
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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Allen key
.050" if I recall correctly
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just go get some cheap imported Allen wrench set and you'll find the right size. I'm with Mooser, .050 seems to me as the correct size. I can check this tomorrow but you'll probably have them off by then.

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I took one of my cheap allen wrenches that was slightly too big and dressed the sides with a needle file until it fit. Then I taped a label on it "Corvette vent ****" and that is the only use for it now.

Hope this helps, I thought it was an odd size allen wrench, I likely filed down a 1/16" allen wrench if the correct wrench size is .050", good to know.
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In my '69, the internal hex size for the ***** is 1/16" or 0.0625.
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In my '69, the internal hex size for the ***** is 1/16" or 0.0625.
Yup, 1/16. Boogers. Also got me a new Allen key set.

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