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Old January 4th 06, 02:47 PM posted to rec.crafts.metalworking,rec.autos.tech,rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default see 5-point sockets

On Wed, 04 Jan 2006 05:53:00 GMT, "Stephen H"
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Working on Dodge caravan the other day, couldn't get my 19mm to fit and the
20 was too large. Went to the sae set, nothing would fit.. Looked real hard
at the nut... I'll be dammed a 5-point nut.
Where the hell did that come from.


Probably needed a Torx socket. These are becoming more common
slowly. I know that Briggs and Techumseh are using them on carb bolts
now.

Wayne Cook
Shamrock, TX
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