Manifold Modified Allen Wrench

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I don't have one of these (or I don't remember where mine is).

Please post pictures and dimensions of yours. How much length at either end works best? Can you clear the backbone tube?

Thanks.
 
1/4" allen key hacksawn to 3/4" from the middle of the centre of the long bit.
 
travelerjerry said:
Is this the modified allen wrench for the 4 Carburettor Fixing Screws to secure manifold to cylinder?
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Yes, if you know of others I'd like to hear of them too. I didn't need any others on my build.
 
I cut the short end about half way.

From the other thread which started this - Swooshdave: "It only works with the air filter off"
Why would you be removing the carbs with the air filter on? Dunno I never even thought of doing this.
 
Dave, do a search on this site. Re: 932 amal carb and the FNG. Was posted Dec. 23, 2009. There is a picture.
 
Huh? I thought everyone had one of these.

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If it were an inch or less, it would be a bit better, but I got tired of grinding and my little 4" grinder was wearing down. It works, but is a bit tight. The shorter the better.

Re: the air filter, I have to remove the carbs to get the ham can off. Only way that works for me without taking all day and lots of kicking the dog (kidding).

It's a required carry item.

Dave
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Cut about ¾" off the ball end of a ¼" Bondhus allen wrench. Chuck this bit of allen wrench in a ¼" socket, ¼" drive w/extension and ratchet. No sweat to remove or install manifold bolts.
 
batrider said:
I cut the short end about half way.

From the other thread which started this - Swooshdave: "It only works with the air filter off"
Why would you be removing the carbs with the air filter on? Dunno I never even thought of doing this.
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To tighten the bolts in case they come loose, let's say, hypothetically on a ride to the coast last weekend. :mrgreen:
 
travelerjerry said:
Dave, do a search on this site. Re: 932 amal carb and the FNG. Was posted Dec. 23, 2009. There is a picture.
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I saw that one. I think it was Les'. No measurements given, IIRC.
 
I have my orginal that came with my Norton since new, its the only thing I have left out of the orginal tool kit so I will go down the shed later and messure it up for you, do you want inperal or mm mesurements, and I use it all the time on my manaifolds since new.

Ashley
 
3-1/2" x 1/2" with a ball ground on the end of the long leg.

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ashman said:
I have my orginal that came with my Norton since new, its the only thing I have left out of the orginal tool kit so I will go down the shed later and messure it up for you, do you want inperal or mm mesurements, and I use it all the time on my manaifolds since new.

Ashley
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I didn't know they were part of the original tool kit. Very cool if you can post pics of it.
 
I went to Harbor Freight after my club meeting yesterday. I picked up a set of allen wrenches for a whole $2.99. The bike started running really, really bad on the way there. I thought I had a loose carb or something. It was popping badly like a horrible air leak. I managed to make it home and took to shortening the wrench. I started with a hacksaw and went through two blades before taking to the bench grinder.

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I tightened up the manifolds (they were a little loose even after being locktited, of course I'm using cheap Harbor Freight thread stuff so I deserve it). And while I was down there I happened to notice the balance tube between the manifolds was off on one side. Note to self, that will cause poor running because of a massive air leak... :roll:

Fixed that and the bike ran great.
 
I use Craftsman "knob headed" allen wrenches. A bit of a fiddle, but the right tool for the job.
 
L.A.B. said:
3-1/2" x 1/2" with a ball ground on the end of the long leg.

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Home-made copy of the Craftsman tool I just mentioned...

Oh, yes, craftsman tools also have that silly lifetime replacement deal...
 
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