Plenum allen bolt tool information - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 11-15-2013

One of my customers, Steve J. recently replaced his plenum torx bolts with SS socket cap bolts, and sent me this useful tip. Thought I would share it here.

Jerry,

I don't know how many sets of plenum socket screws you sell, but as I have a 1/2" socket torque wrench, I went looking for a 1/2 to 6mm socket and found them at a closeout price at Graingers.
The item # is 6PHL2 for $2.89
The sales clerk told me they have 27 in stock .

The 6mm bit is too short so I pushed it out in a vise, cut off a 3" length from a 6mmm hex key that I bought from Western Tool and supply and pushed it in.
As you are a former machinist, you might want to do that for your customers.

tf95ZR1 · 11-15-2013

Correct is 6PLH2

And shipping is almost $10

Harbor Freight?

Paul Workman · 11-15-2013

Good Idea. Thanks, Jerry!

Another option: If you have a local "Snap-On" dealer, they sell a dandy, ready made, 6 mm allen about 6" long with a 3/8" drive socket attached. I use a 1/2 to 3/8 inch reducer on my torque wrench.

I don't remember what it cost, - under $10 if I recall - but paid once and never looked back.

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Plenum allen bolt tool information One of my customers, Steve J. recently replaced his plenum torx bolts with SS socket cap bolts, and sent me this useful tip. Thought I would share it here. Jerry, I don't know how many sets of plenum socket screws you sell, but as I have a 1/2" socket torque wrench, I went looking for a 1/2 to 6mm socket and found them at a closeout price at Graingers. The item # is 6PHL2 for $2.89 The sales clerk told me they have 27 in stock . The 6mm bit is too short so I pushed it out in a vise, cut off a 3" length from a 6mmm hex key that I bought from Western Tool and supply and pushed it in. As you are a former machinist, you might want to do that for your customers. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

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tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,461	Re: Plenum allen bolt tool information Correct is 6PLH2 And shipping is almost $10 Harbor Freight? Last edited by tf95ZR1; 11-15-2013 at 01:25 AM. Reason: Wanted 2

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Plenum allen bolt tool information Good Idea. Thanks, Jerry! Another option: If you have a local "Snap-On" dealer, they sell a dandy, ready made, 6 mm allen about 6" long with a 3/8" drive socket attached. I use a 1/2 to 3/8 inch reducer on my torque wrench. I don't remember what it cost, - under $10 if I recall - but paid once and never looked back. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry