Need help interpreting nut sizes from Manual

[HashBrown007]

I'm fairly adept at using my hand tools, but I'm having some trouble determining the 'standard' size of two fittings.


Put simply:
What size ratchet heads should I be looking for when I go to Home Depot

91606

[puppypaws]

I'm fairly adept at using my hand tools, but I'm having some trouble determining the 'standard' size of two fittings.


Put simply:
What size ratchet heads should I be looking for when I go to Home Depot

91606

I am not sure what you are saying, are you looking for the size socket to fit a 3/4" nut? This chart will tell you what fits what.

http://www.stanleyproto.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATICLEFT&PAGE=charts/chart_22.htm&LEFT=left_cc_01.htm

[Bill Kapaun]

As a rule of the thumb, you add 50% to the nominal thread size and round up to the nearest 1/16" IF NECESSARY.
Not everyone uses rules or has thumbs tho- :)

[Restrorob]

Put simply:
What size ratchet heads should I be looking for when I go to Home Depot

Get a full set of both standard and metric sockets and wrenches, Then you will have what you need for any project that pops up.

What brand unit is that with a listing like that for nothing more than a screw/nut ? :dizzy:

[puppypaws]

Get a full set of both standard and metric sockets and wrenches, Then you will have what you need for any project that pops up.

What brand unit is that with a listing like that for nothing more than a screw/nut ? :dizzy:


It is a Hustler parts manual , if he will go down this list I showed him the decimal size conversions.

Using this manual

ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
Carriage Bolt
Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
Cap Screw
Cup Washer
Fender Washer
Flat Washer
Hex Head
Lock Washer
Machine Bushing
Machine Screw
Nut
Self Tapping Cap Screw
Socket Head
Shoulder Bolt
Set Screw
Outside Diameter
Inside Diameter

CB
CE
CP
CS
CW
FDRW
FW
HX
LW
MB
MS
NT
SC
SH
SB
SS
OD
ID

Standard Torques
The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap
screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Notes section next to the fastener.
SIZE FT-LBS NM SIZE FT-LBS NM
NOTE:
Loctite® 592 to be used on all pipe threads.
Lubricate all grease zerks.

The first number next to the decimal sizes is the torque value in ft. lbs.

1/4" = .250 8.2 11.1 M3 1 1.3
5/16" = .312 17 23 M4 2.2 3
3/8" = .375 30 40 M5 4.5 6.1
7/16" = .438 48 65 M6 7.7 10.4
1/2" = .500 73 99 M8 18.5 25
9/16" = .562 105 143 M10 37 50
5/8" = .625 145 200 M12 64 87
3/4" = .750 260 350 M14 80 108.5
7/8" = .875 420 565 M16 160 215
1/0" = 1.00 625 850 M20 320 435
M24 555 750
106575 7/06 2-1
Chapter

[HashBrown007]

What brand unit is that with a listing like that for nothing more than a screw/nut ? :dizzy:
You ain't kiddin'. Looking at those specs made me feel like a noob. I mean, that's not the standard practice in listing measurments.. as far as I've seen. Am I even slightly justified for not knowing how to interpret them?


It is a Hustler parts manual , if he will go down this list I showed him the decimal size conversions.

Using this manual.........

Thanks for that. The link you provided is still loading as I type this. This list explains alot. Thanks

[HashBrown007]

I'm fairly adept at using my hand tools, but I'm having some trouble determining the 'standard' size of two fittings.


Put simply:
What size ratchet heads should I be looking for when I go to Home Depot

91606

For Item# 13, what is STR-8MORB? The manual doesn't explain it anywhere

[topsites]

I think you might want to get up into the machine to ID these things...

At least one of them looks to be a HEX plug, the other I'm not sure, why'd they refer to a nut by 'HX,' wth they don't make but 6-sided nuts... Yeah, I'd be all for getting up under there and taking a good look, matter of fact you might want to get into the repair and be ready to drive to the store with the parts in hand so you can match it up, that's really the only way to be sure.

[puppypaws]

For Item# 13, what is STR-8MORB? The manual doesn't explain it anywhere

Right here is what they are talking about, STR is the second one in from the left.


http://goodvibesracing.com/Plugs.htm

[puppypaws]

I think you might want to get up into the machine to ID these things...

At least one of them looks to be a HEX plug, the other I'm not sure, why'd they refer to a nut by 'HX,' wth they don't make but 6-sided nuts... Yeah, I'd be all for getting up under there and taking a good look, matter of fact you might want to get into the repair and be ready to drive to the store with the parts in hand so you can match it up, that's really the only way to be sure.

This is the reason they call it "HX" because a hexagon is six sides!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagon

[puppypaws]

The 3/4" nut you are asking about takes a 1 1/8" socket and the 1/2" drain plug on the hydraulic reservoir takes a 7/8" socket, now no more guessing.

[topsites]

ahhh nevermind, answer deleted :laugh:

[HashBrown007]

The 3/4" nut you are asking about takes a 1 1/8" socket and the 1/2" drain plug on the hydraulic reservoir takes a 7/8" socket, now no more guessing.

That was exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks alot