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jeepguy1948 · 06-25-2022, 09:12 PM

I'm putting together a tool kit for our clubs 90 Year Old Zenith guru for when he goes to help other members with their Zeniths. The proper wrench size for the GOV packing hex is 13/32". Yes, I KNOW that it is common to take a 10mm open end wrench and open it up a bit to fit but I want a box end wrench. Any suggestions?

Gary WA · 06-25-2022, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by '28 RPU

I'm putting together a tool kit for our clubs 90 Year Old Zenith guru for when he goes to help other members with their Zeniths. The proper wrench size for the GOV packing hex is 13/32". Yes, I KNOW that it is common to take a 10mm open end wrench and open it up a bit to fit but I want a box end wrench. Any suggestions?

They are out there I got a couple at a swap meet years ago! Maybe auto parts store would carry them?

51504bat · 06-25-2022, 10:02 PM

Here's a listing but its pricey:
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/92734201
AMPCO
13/32″ 12 Point Combination Wrench

6-5/16″ OAL, Aluminum Bronze, Plain Finish

$57.50

Chris Haynes · 06-26-2022, 01:16 AM

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...rench&_sacat=0

Bruce of MN · 06-26-2022, 04:19 AM

Didn't a Barner manufacture a batch or two of 13/32" sockets a few years ago?

Oldbluoval · 06-26-2022, 10:09 AM

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Sockets are on Amazon reasonably priced
May be junk overseas stuff

Bob from Northport · 06-26-2022, 11:38 AM

Try an 11mm wrench

bobbader · 06-26-2022, 04:34 PM

I rebuild lots of carburetors and use a 6 point 11mm 3/8 drive deep socket. Aside from GAV housings that have been totally “mutilated” in past attempts at loosening with any number of open end, adjustable, or vise-grip wrenches, this combination works 99% flawlessly. The 1% where I have a problem is with those GAV housings that seem to be embedded in the carb casting. In that case, a combination of penetrating oil and heat will help achieve success. Yes, in cases where the GAV “nut” has been galled evenly, a 10mm socket may just fit and work with a little gentle hammer persuasion.

nkaminar · 06-26-2022, 04:53 PM

McMaster Carr has a variety starting at $11.59.

https://www.mcmaster.com/box-end-wre...ox/size~11-32/

Y-Blockhead · 06-26-2022, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Didn't a Barner manufacture a batch or two of 13/32" sockets a few years ago?

Bruce, that was back farther than we think... 2015? https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...0740&showall=1

If I remember correctly that really great effort on his part turned into a lot of more work than he bargained for with very little return. Mr Haag has not posted on Ford Barn since...

He made us a fantastic socket tho. He supplied the little case for it also.I have one and is one of my prized tools. That is a 13/32" wrench next to it.

CarlG · 06-27-2022, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Bruce, that was back farther than we think... 2015? https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...0740&showall=1

If I remember correctly that really great effort on his part turned into a lot of more work than he bargained for with very little return. Mr Haag has not posted on Ford Barn since...

He made us a fantastic socket tho. He supplied the little case for it also.I have one and is one of my prized tools. That is a 13/32" wrench next to it.

I have one of those as well.

jeepguy1948 · 06-27-2022, 09:15 PM

13/32 needed not 11/32 (11/32 is quite common)

jeepguy1948 · 06-27-2022, 09:19 PM

Somebody showed a box end only wrench (which is a lathe tool post wrench) he is correct in saying that it doesn't look like it would fit, I passed it over for just that reason. He says it fits though so I got one off ebay. Thanks for the help.

airjam · 06-28-2022, 02:08 PM

I still have a few of these wrenches... Perfect for those stubborn GAV.

See my post in the swap forum.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...31#post2142931

06-25-2022, 09:12 PM	#1
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	13/32" Box Wrench I'm putting together a tool kit for our clubs 90 Year Old Zenith guru for when he goes to help other members with their Zeniths. The proper wrench size for the GOV packing hex is 13/32". Yes, I KNOW that it is common to take a 10mm open end wrench and open it up a bit to fit but I want a box end wrench. Any suggestions?

06-25-2022, 10:02 PM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,013	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench Here's a listing but its pricey: https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/92734201 AMPCO 13/32″ 12 Point Combination Wrench 6-5/16″ OAL, Aluminum Bronze, Plain Finish $57.50 __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

06-26-2022, 01:16 AM	#4
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...rench&_sacat=0 __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

06-26-2022, 04:19 AM	#5
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench Didn't a Barner manufacture a batch or two of 13/32" sockets a few years ago?

06-26-2022, 10:09 AM	#6
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sockets are on Amazon reasonably priced May be junk overseas stuff

06-26-2022, 11:38 AM	#7
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench Try an 11mm wrench __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

06-26-2022, 04:34 PM	#8
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 269	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench I rebuild lots of carburetors and use a 6 point 11mm 3/8 drive deep socket. Aside from GAV housings that have been totally “mutilated” in past attempts at loosening with any number of open end, adjustable, or vise-grip wrenches, this combination works 99% flawlessly. The 1% where I have a problem is with those GAV housings that seem to be embedded in the carb casting. In that case, a combination of penetrating oil and heat will help achieve success. Yes, in cases where the GAV “nut” has been galled evenly, a 10mm socket may just fit and work with a little gentle hammer persuasion.

06-26-2022, 04:53 PM	#9
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,899	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench McMaster Carr has a variety starting at $11.59. https://www.mcmaster.com/box-end-wre...ox/size~11-32/ __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-27-2022, 09:15 PM	#12
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench 13/32 needed not 11/32 (11/32 is quite common)

06-27-2022, 09:19 PM	#13
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Re: 13/32" Box Wrench Somebody showed a box end only wrench (which is a lathe tool post wrench) he is correct in saying that it doesn't look like it would fit, I passed it over for just that reason. He says it fits though so I got one off ebay. Thanks for the help.