My clutch tool

[wildey]

Well I went to adjust my clutch on my 08 Ultra the other day, usually I just let the dealer do it when I have them do my service, but since cash has been tight I did my own 10,000 mile service.

I saw my nut had been rounded off from the techs using open end wrenches to tighten the clutch while holding the allen and I thought this is stupid.

I also see where many folks have talked about welding a nut onto a socket so the allen fits though it. Nice idea but your still holding a socket and a wrench and the allen.

So I went to my tool box and what I found works the best is an 1 inch off set box end wrench. It fits perfectly 11/16th and comes right out of the primary like it was made for it.

I have a snapon but here is a link for craftsman which has them for $15 Just thought it might make it easier for others and no more slipped wrenches or rounded nuts or holding 3 tools.


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...box+end+wrench

[petrock]

Originally Posted by wildey

Well I went to adjust my clutch on my 08 Ultra the other day, usually I just let the dealer do it when I have them do my service, but since cash has been tight I did my own 10,000 mile service.

I saw my nut had been rounded off from the techs using open end wrenches to tighten the clutch while holding the allen and I thought this is stupid.

I also see where many folks have talked about welding a nut onto a socket so the allen fits though it. Nice idea but your still holding a socket and a wrench and the allen.

So I went to my tool box and what I found works the best is an 1 inch off set box end wrench. It fits perfectly 11/16th and comes right out of the primary like it was made for it.

I have a snapon but here is a link for craftsman which has them for $15 Just thought it might make it easier for others and no more slipped wrenches or rounded nuts or holding 3 tools.


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...box+end+wrench

Yeah, I never understood the welding a nut onto the socket technique. I prefer multi purpose tools over single purpose. I've been using an open box wrench for a while, and its only slipped a couple times (cause the wrench is at an angle and can't get a proper grip on the nut). The nut doesn't need a ton of torque. Just enough to make it snug. However, the offset wrench would do the job much better. Thanks for the tip...

[thrasher]

Great find on this deep offset wrench, Wildey. Going to have to get one of those. I've been using a regular 11/16" box end but it doesn't fit without hitting the outer primary cover,... and even then it doesn't fit on squarely.

Thanks.