Re: 17 mm hex bit suggestion

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> If you need a 17 mm hex bit for the tranny plugs and are having a hard time
> finding one, here's an inexpensive, easily found substitute.   There is a hex-
> sided plumbing connector sold by most hardware and plumbing stores for less
> than $2.  The 11/16" size is the one you want.  A couple of strokes with a
> file to take half a millimeter off each side brings the coupler to 17 mm.

or a hardened bolt with two nuts locked together on one end (or one nut
welded on the end).

-- 
Huw Powell

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