Plastic Socket Inserts
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Topic: Plastic Socket Inserts
Posted By: 6PakBee
Subject: Plastic Socket Inserts
Date Posted: Jun/09/2017 at 9:58pm
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I started looked for a set of the non-marring plastic socket inserts to install painted bolts and all I can find is a Snap-On metric set. Does anyone make an SAE set any more? I thought Eastwood did but I can't find a listing for them.
------------- Roger Gazur 1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
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Posted By: Ram Air Rick
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 7:05am
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6PakBee wrote:Posted By: 304-dude
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 7:39am
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Wouldn't the metric set fit a metric socket to fit over standard head nuts and bolts? ------------- 71 Javelin SST body 390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
Posted By: 6PakBee
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 9:02am
Wouldn't you have the same size mismatch between the metric and SAE inserts that you have between metric and SAE steel sockets? I know some are close but some..... ------------- Roger Gazur 1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
Posted By: 304-dude
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 9:45am
I ment if the insert is to fit metric sockets, the insert side will fit standard by the thickness of the insert wall. Unless they are all undersized to match with metric only. ------------- 71 Javelin SST body 390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
Posted By: 6PakBee
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 3:34pm
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If I read the description correctly, the insert fits into a metric socket and the resulting socket size is also metric, 12 goes to 8, 14 goes to 10, 16 goes to 12, and so forth. Apparently the inserts are 2mm thick as the total reduction is 4mm for each size. ------------- Roger Gazur 1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
Posted By: 304-dude
Date Posted: Jun/10/2017 at 4:24pm
Ah, since they are plastic, maybe filing the inside walls may allow for fitment on standard heads? Donno, one of them, my cousin would find away, thoughts. He can do just about anything with hardly anything. ------------- 71 Javelin SST body 390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
Posted By: Steve_P
Date Posted: Oct/04/2017 at 11:48am
| I have some of these for inch sizes. I think 3/8 thru 9/16? I can't remember where I bought them from but if you PM me I'll see if I can find out. |
Posted By: 6PakBee
Date Posted: Oct/13/2017 at 12:51pm
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Found them. Not a real large selection but better than nothing. Haven't tried them yet but they look sturdy. http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/composite-hand-tools/test-category/socket-inserts.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/composite-hand-tools/test-category/socket-inserts.html ------------- Roger Gazur 1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach |
Posted By: bbgjav
Date Posted: Oct/15/2017 at 7:45am
| Thanks for that link Roger, I can't believe they are not more common. I will have to contact them to see if they will ship some to me in Canada. |