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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy 8s
Is there a socket that will fit on a 9/16" square post?
Called a "farmer's socket."

8 point.

Too bad you're no longer in Prescott......
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy 8s

Is there a socket that will fit on a 9/16" square post?
Martin 267H High Carbon Steel 9/16" Square Opening Offset Socket Wrench, 4 Points, 6-3/4" Overall Length, Industrial Black Finish: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Martin 267H High Carbon Steel 9/16" Square Opening Offset Socket Wrench, 4 Points, 6-3/4" Overall Length, Industrial Black Finish: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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Also look for an 8 point socket in 9/16"
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Called a "farmer's socket."

8 point.
Beat me to it.....
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Dam! That thing is like $30!

I've got a big adjustable wrench around here somewhere...hopefully that will work. I gotta do this ghetto-style cus this fool is broke..and in the ghetto.. lol!


Edit: Aww yeah! Found the adjustable wrench...and my steel pipe breaker bar will fit on it. That punk is coming offa there tomorrow!
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy 8s

Dam! That thing is like $30!

I've got a big adjustable wrench around here somewhere...hopefully that will work. I gotta do this ghetto-style cus this fool is broke..and in the ghetto.. lol!
Lol you asked. I've got a 8 point socket set, but I used an adjustable wrench. Works fine. Try tapping the wrench handle with a hammer when trying to loosen it..helps a ton
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 11:44 PM
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My 12 point socket works fine?
Old Nov 15, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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Just hook another crescent wrench to it for more leverage.
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
My 12 point socket works fine?
Outstanding suggestion! Most of my sockets are hex, but I do have a metric set of 12 pts...and the 17mm fits perfect!

Thanks for the heads up!
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by drhoward1988
did some noggin pokin with a multi and found a good source...in the fuse box lol. Soon as my coax comes in I can get it finished up....waiting on the post man
If you get interference with engine running, that power source will likely be the culprit.
I used that source as a trigger to activate a auxiliary fuse block with relay. It has constant power for CB and switched power for lights.
FYI. do not key the mic without the coax connected and antenna installed and grounded. It could fry the CB.
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Don't even connect the mic until everything else is ready, and don't use the CB until you check it with an SWR meter
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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Don't even connect the mic until everything else is ready, and don't use the CB until you check it with an SWR meter
The radio has a fancy built in swr meter... gonna try and tune it with it. Also I was getting a lot of interference from the engine so I moved the power directly to the battery. No change. Gonna try and relocate the ground today and see if that helps. Radio is the bearcat 880. Antenna is the firestik firefly 3ft..had the tunable tip
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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The radio has a fancy built in swr meter... gonna try and tune it with it. Also I was getting a lot of interference from the engine so I moved the power directly to the battery. No change. Gonna try and relocate the ground today and see if that helps. Radio is the bearcat 880. Antenna is the firestik firefly 3ft..had the tunable tip
The instructions with my CB recommended grounding to battery also.
Old Nov 16, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

The instructions with my CB recommended grounding to battery also.
The battery is grounded. .. you talking about the neg lead from the radio? Thought the ground was supposed to be as short as possible
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The battery is grounded. .. you talking about the neg lead from the radio? Thought the ground was supposed to be as short as possible
Yes, negative lead from radio. Instructions said something like 'If interference is received, try direct ground to battery'.
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

Yes, negative lead from radio. Instructions said something like 'If interference is received, try direct ground to battery'.
I'll look into it. Also my swr is around 1.6 on channel 1 and 2.1 on channel 40. I've still got to tune it..heard ideal is around 1.5



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