MotoBuddha
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Charlotte, NC
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Well, there's always something to interrupt you in the middle of working on something. This time it was not having a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter for the torque wrench. I have a 3/8" to 1/2" converter, but that's not what I needed.
So I figured I'd remove the cam chain tensioner so I could send it off to Verslagen for modding. Many were the times I've managed to get a C-clip off with some kind of pointed object, but it wasn't working this time. I'd need the proper tool, which I also didn't have.
So off to the closest seller of sockets, pliers and such, AutoZone. Adapter? Yes. C-clip pliers? No. But I got a bucket of carb soak while I was at it.
Then off to Lowe's to see if they had C-clip pliers. Yes, but only one choice -- some pricey Vise Grip ones in a pack with 90º, 45º and straight tips. Sheesh, whatever.
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