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| Bartlett 914 |
 Aug 10 2011, 01:44 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I have been looking for a wrench to adjust my MPS. A "7mm Star" is called for. This is not Torx. I have looked and I cannot even properly identify what this form is. Does anyone have any information on what this is properly called and any sources for one? I really don't want to have to make one.
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| type47 |
Aug 10 2011, 01:57 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If it's not a torx, then maybe it's a triple square or a "Ribe". I think Ribe fasteners are used on the brake calipers so maybe also on the MPS...
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| Bartlett 914 |
Aug 10 2011, 02:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 10 2011, 02:57 PM)  If it's not a torx, then maybe it's a triple square or a "Ribe". I think Ribe fasteners are used on the brake calipers so maybe also on the MPS... I don't think it is Ribe . I did find out a 7 mm hex with the corners cut down fits. I am closer. A torx and the Ribe have deeper flutes. |
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| r_towle |
Aug 10 2011, 02:50 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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I think I made one out of a piece of square axle key stock from the hardware store....
Geoff has one he made, maybe he will post a picture. Rich |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Aug 10 2011, 03:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Aug 10 2011, 03:50 PM) I think I made one out of a piece of square axle key stock from the hardware store.... Geoff has one he made, maybe he will post a picture. Rich Looks like making one is the answer. I'll post pictures if I make one. What an odd piece. I am guessing is is a very custom wrench to keep others out and not anything standard. |
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| JimN73 |
Aug 10 2011, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 6-October 07 From: Gig Harbor Member No.: 8,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
They're available, try most FLAPS, ask for a 7 mm star bit.
I found a set of 5 bits for about $12. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Aug 10 2011, 04:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I gave up and made one. The tool was described as "Star" but I think it isn't a Star. I tried everything and nothing fit. I spent about 3 times more time looking than making. I made this out of solid titanium.........Was that overkill?
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| rick 918-S |
Aug 10 2011, 04:23 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Hey Mark that's nice! If you decide to make a couple more I'll buy one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| JeffBowlsby |
Aug 10 2011, 06:14 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,508 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Me too!
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