I am trying to replace a carburetor on my Briggs and Stratton 12 1/2 HP ride on. I cannot get the carb mount studs loose. they are recessed. the deep sockets I have used are too thick to fit into the recessed area. I have tried to use a box wrench to grab the little bit of the bolt protruding but its not working and I dont want to strip the head. I tried a 5/16 nut driver with no success. I have seen videos that say use a 5/16 others an 8 mm in either case I'm stuck. Do they sell the correct wrench for this? Any suggestions on how to get these out?
Briggs carb removal problem
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Also model and type numbers of the engine.
Some studs also have a E5 end that requires a E5 socket. Looks like a torx bit.
Also the 5/16 deep well socket should a 1/4 drive type non impact version.
Some studs also have a E5 end that requires a E5 socket. Looks like a torx bit.
Also the 5/16 deep well socket should a 1/4 drive type non impact version.
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get vice grips on the unthreaded portion of the stud, if not a regular chrome (not impact rated, black) 1/4" drive socket should fit down in there
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Ahhh, I see the problem it your socket needs the tip ground down a little. It is a problem that many sockets have a bevel on the leading inside edge which will not grip shallow head screws. This is why I have several small diameter sockets with the tips ground down.
Something I had forgot about as it is automatic thing for me to do from my years of working on office equipment.
BTW the 5/16 and 8mm socket are virtually the same size sockets as is 7/16-11mm, 1/2 -13mm, 5/8-16mm, 7/8-22mm, and 15/16-24mm as long you are using the six point versions. It when you go to the 12 point versions you will see the difference.
Something I had forgot about as it is automatic thing for me to do from my years of working on office equipment.
BTW the 5/16 and 8mm socket are virtually the same size sockets as is 7/16-11mm, 1/2 -13mm, 5/8-16mm, 7/8-22mm, and 15/16-24mm as long you are using the six point versions. It when you go to the 12 point versions you will see the difference.
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