Snap On Socket

Dave Steltz · 03-04-2012, 05:03 PM

Looking for a Snap On socket, or something thats a replacement...its a long 1/2" 12 point socket, its marked S6187...if I search on it I cant find it, but its a 6" or so long socket, really skinny, meant for getting at the 12 point nuts that are hard to get at on a SBC...its similar to Snap On pn S6260...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

SST159 · 03-04-2012, 09:50 PM

What nuts are you trying to reach?
Kenny said you don't have any nuts!

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-04-2012, 10:22 PM

When you say the hard to get at ones do you mean the head bolts that are between the valve springs and you are using the arp bolts/studs with the small head to clear oversize springs? If so I will try and find my socket in the morning and give you the number of the one I am using. You can also get a Craftsman 3/8 drive deep 12 pt and then put a adapter on it to use your 1/2 drive torque wrench. I know thats not the ideal way to do it but I had to do it that way before I got my fancy socket.

FED 387 · 03-04-2012, 10:36 PM

I think the socket u are looking for is a 1/2 inch drive about 5 inches long---u might look at a Snap on SIML200 or some thing like that not sure on the part number but Snap on did/does sell them you can get from 1/2inch to about 3/4 inch---used for taking off gas tank straps alot

Dave Steltz · 03-05-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FED 387

I think the socket u are looking for is a 1/2 inch drive about 5 inches long---u might look at a Snap on SIML200 or some thing like that not sure on the part number but Snap on did/does sell them you can get from 1/2inch to about 3/4 inch---used for taking off gas tank straps alot

Yup its what I need, but the siml200 and ones like it are only 6 point and I need a 12 point version...

FED 387 · 03-05-2012, 10:02 AM

make one ---machine a 12 point onto a 6 point socket and weld it up

Dave Steltz · 03-05-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

When you say the hard to get at ones do you mean the head bolts that are between the valve springs and you are using the arp bolts/studs with the small head to clear oversize springs? If so I will try and find my socket in the morning and give you the number of the one I am using. You can also get a Craftsman 3/8 drive deep 12 pt and then put a adapter on it to use your 1/2 drive torque wrench. I know thats not the ideal way to do it but I had to do it that way before I got my fancy socket.

Rob, yup exactly the one I need...I was wanting to get the fancy one...

FED 387 · 03-05-2012, 03:36 PM

look at Michigan Industrial Tools in Grand Rapids part #14236 itsa 1/2 drive 1/2inch deep well socket 12 point NOT an impact about 5+ inches long--- about $6-7 on Amazon.com----Comp

Dave Steltz · 03-05-2012, 08:46 PM

The one from Michigan might just do it...for 7 bucks its worth a try...maybe if its not skinny enough I'll weld a deep 3/8 drive to the end of it....

thanks !!!

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-06-2012, 10:38 AM

You cant read the numbers on mine I have had it so long. But that one you listed is for removing driveshafts in some big trucks and mine looks alot like that one so it could be it cause I have had a few of them out too and might be why mine is worn so bad. Snap on should be here at my shop this afternoon I will get him to fix me up with the number. He is usually here about 4 so I will try and get back to you this evening.

03-04-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
SST159 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 317 Likes: 5 Liked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket What nuts are you trying to reach? Kenny said you don't have any nuts! __________________ Drew Wonderly SST 159

03-04-2012, 10:22 PM	#3
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket When you say the hard to get at ones do you mean the head bolts that are between the valve springs and you are using the arp bolts/studs with the small head to clear oversize springs? If so I will try and find my socket in the morning and give you the number of the one I am using. You can also get a Craftsman 3/8 drive deep 12 pt and then put a adapter on it to use your 1/2 drive torque wrench. I know thats not the ideal way to do it but I had to do it that way before I got my fancy socket. Last edited by Rob Petrie E395; 03-04-2012 at 10:30 PM. Reason: clarify

03-04-2012, 10:36 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 530 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket I think the socket u are looking for is a 1/2 inch drive about 5 inches long---u might look at a Snap on SIML200 or some thing like that not sure on the part number but Snap on did/does sell them you can get from 1/2inch to about 3/4 inch---used for taking off gas tank straps alot

03-05-2012, 10:02 AM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 530 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket make one ---machine a 12 point onto a 6 point socket and weld it up

03-05-2012, 03:36 PM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 530 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket look at Michigan Industrial Tools in Grand Rapids part #14236 itsa 1/2 drive 1/2inch deep well socket 12 point NOT an impact about 5+ inches long--- about $6-7 on Amazon.com----Comp

03-04-2012, 05:03 PM	#1
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Snap On Socket Looking for a Snap On socket, or something thats a replacement...its a long 1/2" 12 point socket, its marked S6187...if I search on it I cant find it, but its a 6" or so long socket, really skinny, meant for getting at the 12 point nuts that are hard to get at on a SBC...its similar to Snap On pn S6260... http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

03-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#9
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket The one from Michigan might just do it...for 7 bucks its worth a try...maybe if its not skinny enough I'll weld a deep 3/8 drive to the end of it.... thanks !!! __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

03-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Snap On Socket You cant read the numbers on mine I have had it so long. But that one you listed is for removing driveshafts in some big trucks and mine looks alot like that one so it could be it cause I have had a few of them out too and might be why mine is worn so bad. Snap on should be here at my shop this afternoon I will get him to fix me up with the number. He is usually here about 4 so I will try and get back to you this evening.