Ford 1715 tractor pentagon socket

[StevenB]

Got a Ford 1715 tractor that's leaking diesel at the fuel regulator, the problem it has a pentagon bolt head. I've looked around and couldn't find close to its size.
Any help on locating a tool would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sam B]

How tight are these bolts? Personally, I'd try one of those Gator Grip sockets, lol.

Probably not a popular answer, but I have one and use it on Honda/Acura spare tire hoists (five-sided crank). Works every time.

 

[loljesse]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RN26SY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

maybe?

 

[StevenB]

How tight are these bolts? Personally, I'd try one of those Gator Grip sockets, lol.

Probably not a popular answer, but I have one and use it on Honda/Acura spare tire hoists (five-sided crank). Works every time.

Don't know how tight they're. The gator grip is a good idea, but not sure if there's enough room for it to fit.

 

[StevenB]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RN26SY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

maybe?

In one of the picture I've got a 3/8" wrench on it, 13/16" isn't going to work.

 

[Davefr]

For some tasks you have to make a wrench. Get a HF wrench that's one size smaller and grind/file to obtain a custom fit.

HF wrenches are cheap and easy to modify.

 

[Justin1776]

Spline socket might fit?

 

[royesses]

Might check with Epstein's:
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/12dr5ptpenta/9076.html

 

[Givl Reggin]

Snap-on has what you need -
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/search_keyword.asp?keyword=5-Point+Socket

Pentagon bolts/nuts are used a lot on electrical transformers and panelboards.

If I were you, I'd take a vise-grips to get them off then replace them with regular nuts.

 

[Provincial]

How do you say "tamper-resistant?"

Check with your local shop that rebuilds diesel injector pumps.

 

[Solo]

Will one of the universal sockets from craftsman work on It?

Solo

 

[marslawn]

I had the same issue one time. I took a small air grinder I had and ground down the bolt.
I find it is easier than trying to find the special tool all the time.

Hope you get it tight!

 

[StevenB]

I went to hd & got the gator gripe & it didn't work.
Come to find out the pentagon bolts don't have to be removed to fix the problem. The o-ring on the injector sets on the plate that the pentagon bolts hold down. The injector screws into the block.
All is good, still have other problems to fix on it.