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Switch Plate Covers - How to tighten?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Hanadarko, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. Jul 28, 2011 #1
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I was wondering what the trick/secret might be to tighten these switch plates (round ring nut in the center) w/o marring the actual plate?

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    I found a 12pt socket that works great on the ring nut but it will marr the finish on this plate....

    Anyone have any thoughts?
     
    Hanadarko, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. Jul 28, 2011 #2
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Put some scotch tape or masking tape on it might do the trick.
     
    rollin coal, Jul 28, 2011
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    Hanadarko Thanks this.
  4. Jul 28, 2011 #3
    kwforage

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    I use a flat screwdriver. The nuts I have are slotted. They don't need to be crazy tight.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2011 #4
    MeatHead

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    They actually make a screw driver for these. Looks like a pitch fork with just 2 prongs. Kind of hard to find. A machine shop can make you one pretty quick and easy
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2011 #5
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I figured as much....with the switch lever in the way, my only thought was a 12 point tall socket used gently....
     
    Hanadarko, Jul 29, 2011
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  8. Jul 30, 2011 #6
    MeatHead

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    Ya know, I just remembered another tool you can buy cheap. It's one to take the cover off a watch to change the battery. They are adjustable and have 2 pins.
     
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  9. Jul 30, 2011 #7
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    That works on the chrome nutz - for the OEM 12 point, I ended up using a 14mm 12pt socket and it worked fine.

    Thanks guys... :biggrin_2559:
     
    Hanadarko, Jul 30, 2011
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