Recent content by Buckaroo5

I have a King Electric 5,000 watt 240V Eco 2s from Menards in my 3 bay insulated attached garage. I use it to take the edge off when I am working out there in the winter. It will eat you alive in electrical cost if you run it much but I only use it when I have to. Electrical costs should be...

The 6mm fit in fine with a little wiggle (no hammering required) - it's so much easier when you know it's supposed to fit! It busted free without too much hassle. No damage to the internal hex bolt head so I lucked out there - glad I backed off quickly. Thank you all for your help! Some rust...

Guys, thank you. This is what happens when you don't do your homework. I will report back....hope to make the 6mm fit.

Yes...that one.

Well, I may have hosed it up. I was looking at a youtube and it said it was a 5.5mm but the FSM says 6mm. I tried my 6mm after the 5.5 didn't catch but it didn't want to go. I will try more aggressively. If I can't get it to go will order the 6mm 3/8" socket you recommended.

It's a Toyota so metric but I am going to verity the size again in the FSM.

Thank you, that is a good option. It is a 1/4' drive and I would rather have a 3/8" drive and I don't think they have one. This is a fastener on the drive belt tensioner on my Tundra and it appears to be tight. Could use an adapter but think I will have to lean on it so a little concerned..

Having a hard time finding anything beside Texton. I have an old Craftsman set with a 5 and a 6 but need the 5.5. I see a K-Tool International chrome socket that I can get from AutoZone for $14.30 delivered or I can buy 7 of them from Zoro for about $18.50 delivered with coupon

I just bought this socket from Texton and it is slipping in the fastener. https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-x-55-mm-hex-impact-bit-socket-sib13205 The measured dimension on the flats are 5.39mm, 5.39mm and 5.40mm. My Husky allen key 5.5mm dimensions are 5.53mm, 5.47mm and 5.59mm and it...

You do not need the EPA Section 608 Certification to "legally" install a mini-split. You need it to buy bulk quantities of refrigerant but mini-splits are typically pre-charged for line runs less than 25 ft so no need for additional refrigerant. I got my Certification to learn a little bit but...

I replaced my battery as well. I used the Gel version (MightyMax M22-12 Gel) which is little more expensive than the standard MightyMax. Lists for $63.19 on Zoro but applied a 20% off coupon so it was about $50.

I always use a pan of hot water. You have to put them in, swish them around, wipe them off and put them back on the scale. But yes, it is not eash.

Thank you very much, Bob.

Bob....let him go. I think he is an old angry guy that just shakes his fist at clouds. You are right of course but there is no convincing him and it just takes too much energy.....you, however, gave it a spirited go and I am impressed.

I am happy with the info I presented. It was fun, but I have more important things to do than continue this back and forth so I am going to stop....Over and Out!