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russcc · 08-06-2019, 07:52 PM

What is the best way to remove the square drive flathead screws that hold the rods to the frame ? The square drive is a little larger than 1/4", like maybe 5/16". Is there square drive socket or tool that size ? Thank you Fordbarners.

alanwoodieman · 08-06-2019, 07:57 PM

I made one out of a piece of 5/16 key stock, welded into an old 3/8 drive socket, believe I had to grind a little on the key stock to make it fit the radius rod bolt

deuce_roadster · 08-06-2019, 09:11 PM

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I took a 3/8 drive extension that was worn out (ball would no longer hold socket on) and ground the end to fit the 5/16 square in those bolts. the later ones have hex heads so if you can get some throw the old ones away.

08-06-2019, 07:52 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	'40 Rod, engine radius 48-6044 What is the best way to remove the square drive flathead screws that hold the rods to the frame ? The square drive is a little larger than 1/4", like maybe 5/16". Is there square drive socket or tool that size ? Thank you Fordbarners.

08-06-2019, 07:57 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: '40 Rod, engine radius 48-6044 I made one out of a piece of 5/16 key stock, welded into an old 3/8 drive socket, believe I had to grind a little on the key stock to make it fit the radius rod bolt

08-06-2019, 09:11 PM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: '40 Rod, engine radius 48-6044 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I took a 3/8 drive extension that was worn out (ball would no longer hold socket on) and ground the end to fit the 5/16 square in those bolts. the later ones have hex heads so if you can get some throw the old ones away.