05-31-2018, 07:00 PM
(05-31-2018, 05:39 PM)Kurt Bogerman Wrote: Vince,Kurt,
Yes, the photos are my own, but I think that you may have misunderstood my intentions. I put the photos up to compare the construction of the various sockets, in order to clarify my response to Mark's comment. Yes, there are markings on the pictured McCulloch socket: "1620-09". I picked a torx socket for the photo that was similar in size, but I don't have a spare rod bolt of the 101 style to test the fit. More importantly, a torx socket is not the specified tool for the 101 fastener. If the socket that is delivered to the winning bidder is not correct, that will be an issue to be worked out by the buyer and seller.
Thank you for your reply. I apologize if my reply and the questions I asked seemed slanted in any way, I certainly wasn't questioning your or anyone else's opinion or intentions. I actually appreciate them very much as they help me learn more. In fact, the reason why I asked if they were indeed your photos was because I was hoping to learn more about the Mac spline socket if you had one. And to the information you kindly shared above, I say thank you.
I was curious to know of and confirm the numbers stamped on the spline socket as several years ago someone posted the same numbers and suggested the socket could be purchased from the Allen Wrench Company. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find one and, as a result, the 101AA I mentioned has been sitting on a shelf in my garage. I read in a different post that there was a gal who sold the "L" shaped mac spline wrench and guys would cut the end off and weld it to a socket in order to use it with a torque wrench. If you don't mind my asking, where di you acquire the Mac Spline socket you have? I'm still looking for one. Thanks again for sharing...