Odd truss rod issue

[Jimbob Jones]

Hi guys, I've encountered a bit of a problem while trying to adjust the trussrod on my maverick.



The problem is, I can't get a tool in to adjust it! It's a 7mm hex nut, but the clearences are so tight that I can't get a socket in from above, or an open-ended wrench in around the sides.

Any ideas? I really am perplexed on this one!

[JTE]

Stewart-MacDonald sells truss rod wrenches that might work for that... http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Sp..._Wrenches.html

... though they don't list any metric ones, 7mm is close to 1/4".

John

[T-Bird]

Hi.

I've succesfully ground the walls of a box end wrench for situations where the clearance is an issue.

With a quick glance, it would look like that a regular Gibson wrench could be the answer though, easier than grinding for sure.

Regards
Sam

[Jimbob Jones]

Cool, I'll try grinding a wrench down tomorrow and see if it'll fit.

I'm in the UK, so Stewmac is out of the question for me really. (I don't fancy spending more on shipping than the item itself!)

[hdracer]

What I use is a "ignition wrench" You can still get them at auto parts stores. They are small thin wall box wrenches made to adjust the points and distributor on cars. Sets are cheap and usually come with metric and SAE wrenches.

[202dy]

Stop by the local music store. They should have a supply of truss rod tools. Sometimes the tools are a bit too long to fit in a tight recess. They can be modified with a grinder. The drawing shows two different cuts that can be executed to enable the tool to fit.

[walterw]

Originally Posted by JTE

... though they don't list any metric ones, 7mm is close to 1/4".

never use almost the right wrench! that's the quickest way to round out the nut.