So there is no such thing as an E9 female torx socket? Unobtainium.... (2 Viewers)

[Mad Monk Mort]

Just spent 30 minutes scouring the internet for this 'mythical' beast?

Certain posts on MUD by folks claiming to have a socket set including the 'E9' and other posts suggesting alternate methods to remove nuts/studs...but not a single link or source given for the socket. Virtually all the socket sets I could find skip over the E9.

So...does the darn thing exist or not? And if not...why did @IdahoDoug include it in his list of things needed/desired for a HG replacement.

So it appears the overall assessment is right, there is no such animal as an E9. Followed the two provided links or searches, and though the products list a range of these sockets, when the full list of exact included tools is examined, E9 is not included. Neither are many larger sizes.

I have searched for E13 due to my need to open the block plugs for the oil main passage on an International Harvester small V8 engine of 1970's vintage. The plug is an external, square design that is larger than 1/4" and smaller than 5/16" in 8 pt stud socket sizes. Can't double nut due to there being only one to two threads above deck. I started searching for a tool to remove these studs without wrecking them (you can hammer a 1/4" on, but it destroys the stud.) This size tool (9/32"? stud socket) apparently also does not exist. I purchased a 11pc external torx (E-x) set, hoping it would include a tight size adaptation, even if imperfect.) It has several gaps in the provided sizes, seeming to skip odd numbers in the higher range consistently, and, of course, it doesn't include E13, which apparently also does not exist for love or money, and is also the size I need.

 

[thegadgetguy]

So it appears the overall assessment is right, there is no such animal as an E9. Followed the two provided links or searches, and though the products list a range of these sockets, when the full list of exact included tools is examined, E9 is not included. Neither are many larger sizes.

I have searched for E13 due to my need to open the block plugs for the oil main passage on an International Harvester small V8 engine of 1970's vintage. The plug is an external, square design that is larger than 1/4" and smaller than 5/16" in 8 pt stud socket sizes. Can't double nut due to there being only one to two threads above deck. I started searching for a tool to remove these studs without wrecking them (you can hammer a 1/4" on, but it destroys the stud.) This size tool (9/32"? stud socket) apparently also does not exist. I purchased a 11pc external torx (E-x) set, hoping it would include a tight size adaptation, even if imperfect.) It has several gaps in the provided sizes, seeming to skip odd numbers in the higher range consistently, and, of course, it doesn't include E13, which apparently also does not exist for love or money, and is also the size I need.

@Mad Monk Mort have you considered a tap socket? It looks like a 3/8" and 10mm taps use a 0.286" square shank, which is pretty close to 9/32" (9/32" = ~.281").

You might have to modify this one to make it work, since it has an o-ring to keep the tap from falling out, but you get the idea.

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[Mad Monk Mort]

@Mad Monk Mort have you considered a tap socket? It looks like a 3/8" and 10mm taps use a 0.286" square shank, which is pretty close to 9/32" (9/32" = ~.281").

You might have to modify this one to make it work, since it has an o-ring to keep the tap from falling out, but you get the idea.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

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That's an excellent suggestion! I had no idea these tools existed. It looks like Irwin even makes an adjustable one like a drill chuck. I think you may have just solved my problem!

 

[bigdave13]

Just spent 30 minutes scouring the internet for this 'mythical' beast?

Certain posts on MUD by folks claiming to have a socket set including the 'E9' and other posts suggesting alternate methods to remove nuts/studs...but not a single link or source given for the socket. Virtually all the socket sets I could find skip over the E9.

So...does the darn thing exist or not? And if not...why did @IdahoDoug include it in his list of things needed/desired for a HG replacement.

Craftsman 9mm universal socket. Amazon also has them. 9mm universal spline socket.

 

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Craftsman 9mm universal socket. Amazon also has them. 9mm universal spline socket.

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I think that is something different.

Universal Spline Socket:

External Torx Socket (what the OP asked about:

 

[bigdave13]

I think that is something different.

Universal Spline Socket:
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External Torx Socket (what the OP asked about:
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Just thought I would share some info. I had to have this particular one th take the starter off my 95 jeep wrangler rio Grande 2.5. I also found a set of 3/8 drive metric sockets that included 9mm 12 point socket at o'reilly's auto parts store. Just FYI...