[DeTomaso] What size are the starter bolts

[Thomas Tornblom]

2011-09-14 16:21, MikeLDrew at aol.com skrev:
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> In a message dated 9/14/11 6 39 11, Thomas.Tornblom at hax.se writes:
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>> Why not get the flanged small head 12-pt head M10x1.5 nuts from ARP?
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>> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-300-8355/
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>  >>>Interesting, and sexy! But then you're limited to using a 12-point
> socket, which can be a nuisance.

True.

This is something that appears to have changed in later years, like the 
last 35 years or so :)

All my old box wrenches are 12 point, and my old 1/2" sockets are also 
12 point, but most newer tools appear to be 6 point. I guess the quality 
of the modern tools is so useless that they need to be beefier. :(


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> Of course, one could argue that you're more likely to have a 12-point,
> 12mm socket than a six-point 15mm socket in your tool chest.
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> Interesting dilemma! However, either one is vastly superior to standard
> nuts which require a 17mm socket....
>
> Mike

Cheers,
Thomas