!@#$ STB in the way of removing the shock! Help?
04-16-2009, 07:28 PM
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!@#$ STB in the way of removing the shock! Help? I got done with the passenger side of the Konis install, went to the driver's and realized "oh crap, I got an Edelbrock STB mounted using the torx bolts I need to unscrew to take the shock out." The previous owner had it put in, and I can't even understand how they did it really... But basically I can't make the master cylinder slide out to reach the torx bolt underneath it because its path is being blocked by the STB mount! And, I can't remove the STB mount because I can't get to that stupid torx bolt. It's a catch 22!!!
I can tilt the master cylinder out of the way just a tad but not enough to put in a torx socket with a ratchet on there...
Ideas anyone?
Thanks!
I can tilt the master cylinder out of the way just a tad but not enough to put in a torx socket with a ratchet on there...
Ideas anyone?
Thanks!
04-16-2009, 07:48 PM
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I think you have to remove the STB from it's mount by removing the horizontal bolt first. From the pic it looks like you need a female torx socket.
Once it's out of the way then you can move the master.
Once it's out of the way then you can move the master.
04-16-2009, 08:41 PM
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Yes, you'll have to loosen up the brake cylinder. When reinstalling it, put that torx bolt in another spot or just go to Lowe's and buy a hex head bolt.
Edit: Oops, I didn't pay attention that you had the Edlebrock bar...definitely a PITA...
When in doubt, use a hammer.
Edit: Oops, I didn't pay attention that you had the Edlebrock bar...definitely a PITA...
When in doubt, use a hammer.
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04-17-2009, 11:57 AM
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All right guys, here's how we did it.
We took the T-50 torx socket (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942667000P) and punched out the actual bit from the socket. We then put that bit into a 5/16" socket in a 3/8" ratchet, and just barely jammed it underneath the master cylinder reservoir into the torx bolt. Using a couple small pipes to extend the leverage on that ratchet we were able to break the torx bolt free. Then, we took a gear wrench, put the T-50 bit through it and removed the bolt. Then, reversed the steps to put it together. All's well that ends well I guess. Even though we felt like
We took the T-50 torx socket (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942667000P) and punched out the actual bit from the socket. We then put that bit into a 5/16" socket in a 3/8" ratchet, and just barely jammed it underneath the master cylinder reservoir into the torx bolt. Using a couple small pipes to extend the leverage on that ratchet we were able to break the torx bolt free. Then, we took a gear wrench, put the T-50 bit through it and removed the bolt. Then, reversed the steps to put it together. All's well that ends well I guess. Even though we felt like
