What are these called?
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What are these called?
I'm about to re-torque my manifold bolts, but they have a "star-shaped" head (12 pts.?). What are these bolt-heads called? I'm trying to find a set of sockets, but can't conduct an e-bay search without a proper name.
P.S. - The points are facing outward, not inward (e.g. allen-head).
Many thanks in advance,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 10:52 PM 3/6/2004]
P.S. - The points are facing outward, not inward (e.g. allen-head).
Many thanks in advance,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 10:52 PM 3/6/2004]
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Re: What are these called? (gtr1999)
Are you thinking of Torx? If so then check with Sears they should have the sockets
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Re: What are these called? (gtr1999)
Nope...they ain't Torx. The bolts have their points on the outside of the head. It appears you would use a standard socket, only with a bunch more points to it than usual.
Here's what the bolt-heads look like. This set (called XZN) would not work as they are matching the bolt heads (I need a female socket, not male):
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 11:05 PM 3/6/2004]
Here's what the bolt-heads look like. This set (called XZN) would not work as they are matching the bolt heads (I need a female socket, not male):
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 11:05 PM 3/6/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: What are these called? (74FLCONV)
Oops...after searching "Torx", I found a set. Called "Torx Inverted Socket". I always assumed Torx were female only.
My bad. :leaving:
Thanks all,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 11:11 PM 3/6/2004]
My bad. :leaving:
Thanks all,
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
[Modified by 74FLCONV, 11:11 PM 3/6/2004]
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Re: What are these called? (74FLCONV)
I had the same and what i did was went to the Tool Store and got a 12 point Socket that fit. They where also used on the drive shaft U-joints. I just bought the ones i needed as i didn't need the whole set. Sorry can't remember the name but shure they are just called a 12 point socket.
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Re: What are these called? (Riley)
Sorry can't remember the name but shure they are just called a 12 point socket.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
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Re: What are these called? (74FLCONV)
I hate 12 point bolts. They are good in low torque applications. I seem to round them off in high torque useage.
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Re: What are these called? (BSeery)
I hate 12 point bolts. They are good in low torque applications. I seem to round them off in high torque useage.
Interesting subject though! Most people either hate them or love them!! Very little in between!
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Re: What are these called? (73sbvert)
12 point sockets will round a bolt head much quicker than a 6 point will. The advantage of a 12 point is that you can get on the bolt head much easier as the 6 point has to be in exact alignment to fit onto the bolt. The 12 point does not put nearly as much metal into contact with the bolt head is why they will round easier.
Now, if you have a 12 point bolt head like this thread is talking about then you have the best of both worlds and rounding should not be a problem. I put the 12 point bolt heads on my intake manifold as the heads were only 3/8" and it made it much easier to get onto.
Now, if you have a 12 point bolt head like this thread is talking about then you have the best of both worlds and rounding should not be a problem. I put the 12 point bolt heads on my intake manifold as the heads were only 3/8" and it made it much easier to get onto.
