24mm open ended wrench

[Lloyd Boland]

On the MC5, to install the swingarm bolt, it requires a narrow 24mm open ended wrench to fit between the swingarm and the frame to hold the adjusting nut still while the swingarm bolt is installed.  I don't have one, and will probably need one.  Does anyone have a supplier or source for this?  
Thanks in advance.

Lloyd

[Steve Minor]

Seems like Al Buehner has/had some. Give him a call (216) 651-6559

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

[Lloyd Boland]

Thanks Steve.  After I have a chance to wash the bike and take apart the swingarm this weekend, I know I will probably have to order some things from Al, and will ask him if he has the wrench.  Incase he doesn't, are there any other sources?

Thanks

Lloyd

[Steve Minor]

I don't know of any other source, but I made one from a old Craftsman wrench I had. I used a table mounted grinder and it works great...

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

[brian kirby]

That is what I did also, I bought a cheapo Chinese wrench and ground it thin enough to work.

Brian

'72 Berkshire

[pketchum]

Lloyd,

I had a similar situation with my '76 Hercules where I needed a very thin wrench for the swingarm.  I found/bought what I needed from eBay and its made by the "Grand Rapids Industrial Products" company.  I found the same kit on eBay for ~ $23.00 + shipping.  Each wrench is about 3/16" thick. I hope this helps.

http://tinyurl.com/ya2gplb


Phil

[Lloyd Boland]

Brian and Steve, thanks for the thought.  I had the same idea.  Phil, thanks for the site.  How was the quality of the wrenches? Many years ago I had some narrow wrenches, but they bent very easily when any real stress was put on them and I eventually threw them away after they got all bent up.  Over the years I have run across several instances when a "narrow" wrench was needed.  I certainly need to think about buying an entire set.  
Thanks again.
Lloyd

[David Laite]

The Snap On guy would cringe if he saw the 101 mods we have done to some wrenches. We do this with high end sets from J.C. Whitney and Harbor Freight, not Snap On.

1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R

[Big Mac]

Table saws and radial arm saws came with a flat stamped-metal cheapo wrench, maybe 3/4", for changing the blades. Sears probably carries them for a few bucks. You need to hacksaw one side to make it he right width. Works perfect, very skinny, cheap.

[tomale]

another thought is Park tools which makes tools for bicyles may have what you need.... I know I have a whole set of nice wrenches that are real slim.... and I think I have a wrench that is 24mm for the crank that I think is about that size...worth checking if nothing else pans out....

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)

[Lloyd Boland]

Thom, I checked out the Park tool website, very nice wrenches.  I have a bicycle shop down the street to see if they have them in stock and to check prices.  Never tought about bicycles.  I am also going to check out Sears and let you know.  Thanks.
Lloyd

[john durrill]

Lloyd,
 Al shows them . The ones he had made work. We have one and it does the job.



john d.

[Lloyd Boland]

Thanks John.  I definitely will be calling Al after I tear the bike down to order the parts and this swingarm wrench.  I just wanted to look for other options if Al is out of stock.  I will say, those Park tools are nice.  I am going by the bicycle shop just to check on the price.  Thanks again and I will let you know what happens after I tear it down.
Lloyd

[pketchum]

Lloyd,

The quality of the wrenches were so-so.  I seriously doubt I could bend one without using a vice, torch, or cheater-bar.  I wasn't looking for Craftsman quality but was only looking for a narrow wrench to accomplish a specific task.  I was pleased but seeing the price of Al B's wrench it is a GREAT deal.

Phil

quote:Originally posted by Lloyd Boland

Brian and Steve, thanks for the thought.  I had the same idea.  Phil, thanks for the site.  How was the quality of the wrenches? Many years ago I had some narrow wrenches, but they bent very easily when any real stress was put on them and I eventually threw them away after they got all bent up.  Over the years I have run across several instances when a "narrow" wrench was needed.  I certainly need to think about buying an entire set.  
Thanks again.
Lloyd