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Overall height and wall thickness differences.
I used this 1/2" drive Mac socket with built on swivel(Mac, my only sockers and tools that rust, wth)
The 3/8" drive Matco is taller(and not really strong enough)
The Craftsman is much bulkier, and doesn't fit.
My friend's toolbox is in my garage too, so I tried several other socket and swivel combo's too.
I'm not arguing what's best, only that not everything will fit in that tight spot at the firewall.
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Personally I'd be reluctant to use a swivel on a headbolt due to the changes in torque value that the swivel will impart. Any other bolt I wouldn't be *too* concerned about however given the high number of HG problems these engines are already prone to, this seems a bit risky. Regarding the fuel rail, my preferred method is to remove the fuel pump relay or fuse and crank for a bit to build oil pressure throughout the journals before the engine fires, especially with hydraulic lifters. If you have a gauge you can see pressure build (something is better than nothing) and then bring the fuel pump back online.
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@Sixpack577 and @ahab thanks for chiming in no way a swivel will work on mine, a small 80 ft pds torque wrench has a small enough head to get in there, I checked ratchet heads to figure it out the size I need.
I managed the 20 with a swivel barely.but I do not have confidence even it that.
The nice thing about studs and bolts iti s a torque setting and not an angle.
@ahab good suggestion and I have an oil pressure gauge going in
I managed the 20 with a swivel barely.but I do not have confidence even it that.
The nice thing about studs and bolts iti s a torque setting and not an angle.
@ahab good suggestion and I have an oil pressure gauge going in
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In hindsight, nothing 1/2" drive myself or my friend had would fit without a swivel for removal(while in the truck)
And last time and this time coming, putting heads on will be out of the truck.
I do have several torque wrenches, and my 3/8 drive may fit on the rear lower head bolts to torque it, without a swivel.
I'll check for curiosity once it's back in.
I think it still comes down to brand/shape/style, as to if your ratchet or torque wrench and standard socket will fit in there or not.
And last time and this time coming, putting heads on will be out of the truck.
I do have several torque wrenches, and my 3/8 drive may fit on the rear lower head bolts to torque it, without a swivel.
I'll check for curiosity once it's back in.
I think it still comes down to brand/shape/style, as to if your ratchet or torque wrench and standard socket will fit in there or not.
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