torx fastener

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  1. OLD GOOSE

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    Does anyone know the size of the torx bit to remove seat belts on a 72 Maverick ?
     
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  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Pretty sure it is a T-50

    As a side note. Those cheapo Chinese tork sockets shatter like glass on these bolts as they are often rusted. Buy a good one and use a breaker bar.

    :)
     
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  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would get one from Sears...a Craftsman. When it breaks...and it will....they will replace it for FREE.
     
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  4. OLD GOOSE

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    Thanks was going to buy a t-50 today at sears but I wasn't sure.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I just went out to my garage to confirm: Yes....it is a T-50.
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Spray them with some penetrating oil first, and let them sit for a bit. The rear ones are the worst.
     
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  7. Joe Dirt

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    x2 where they go through the floor spray them from underneath and up top
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    PB BLASTER ......... :thumbs2:
     
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  9. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Mine came out like butter! Just a T handle one was needed.

    I had more issues just trying to remove the plastic plugs :D
     
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  10. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    But...you live in California....:tiphat:
     
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    I had no problems with mine here inArkansas either, alothough mine do go in and out like the are going through a lock nut
     
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    Mine were tight enough to shatter the cheap torx I used on the first attempt. Once it broke free it wasn't hard coming out the rest of the way or going back in. Mine had/has no corrosion or rust. I'm sure they were set at a high torque due to the fact that "safety" was the concern. We all know that tighter is not always better or even necessary in some cases. I can't tell you how many "cheap dam" cross bars my dad twisted :rofl2:
     
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    Yup we trade off rust for sun dried plastic :(
     
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    A good 3/8" impact set on the lowest setting will usually break the threadlocking compound free without busting any knuckles.(y)
     
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