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Dave(inMA) 
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 Topic: Spin-out Cam Socket Wrench
Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:31am |
My WD45 has the standard 1/2" square adjusters on the spin-out cams. I'm wondering what wrench or (preferably) socket is used to adjust them. I've been looking for some sockets designed for square bolt heads so I can get maximum "bite" on the cams, but I haven't found any thus far. I'd appreciate any suggestions for sources or alternative tools. [I've though about welding two 1/2" drive sockets together but am hoping for another idea!]
Thanks. Dave
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:37am |
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Take 2 old sockets and put them face to face with the square ends out. Weld together.
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:39am |
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Most any place that sells good sockets will have 8 point sockets that will work. An impact socket would be best for this, having thicker sidewalls.
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Dave(inMA)
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:47am |
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Thanks! Appreciate both suggestions. :)
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AaronSEIA
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 11:20am |
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Square? Think all the eccentric cams I have are hex. I just use a 3/4 socket.
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Dave (Mid-MI)
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 12:07pm |
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WD45 should have 3/4" hex cam bolts. Sounds like you have CA parts on yours.
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 12:16pm |
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Yep.
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Dave(inMA)
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 12:24pm |
Now that is interesting! I surely didn't know that. Are the correct ones still available?
Made a tool as suggested above - will paint it AC #1. :)
Edited by Dave(inMA) - 18 Oct 2016 at 3:16pm
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DiyDave
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 6:23pm |
I've still got the shop built one I made for the D10 and 12. Welded 2 impact grade extensions together, at the male ends... 
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 7:18pm |
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I've got a few sets of the correct ones, but they are all rusted solid. Need to free them up.
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Chalmersbob
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 9:22pm |
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The CA used the square head adjusters and the WD had hex head adjusters. LOL Bob
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Posted: 18 Oct 2016 at 9:43pm |
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CA Had 3 lockers and one hanger. WD,WD-45 has 4 lockers.
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Dave(inMA)
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Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 7:06am |
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Tried my tool - I was able to tighten all the CA-style 'lockers' - 4 on each rim and also a 'stopper'. :) But the tractor is suffering from low self-esteem since it has the wrong locks!! I'll be watching for the proper ones.
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Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 7:24am |
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What size tires/rims do you have on your WD45?
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Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 12:15pm |
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Hi Don. The tires are 13.6x28, marked as replacements for 12x28. The rims are (probably) 12x28, but I don't have a good way to measure the width except that the tire sidewalls seem to be in nearly the same plane as their beads.
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