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Old 09-16-2013, 12:17 PM
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If you stick a few pieces of electrical tape in and around the edges of your 27mm socket, it will grab the crank bolt head better and you can leave it hanging there while turning the motor for a valve adjustment. Just don't forget it and start the car with it there!

Phil Forrest
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