Tool for cylinder head removal for Stihl 460

[caleath]

What type of tool do you use to remove and reinstall cylinder heads for MS 460? I was unable to use a 1/4 inch extension and torx socket. I am wondering how you get the proper torque on the screws when you put them back together.

Caleath

 

[stihlboy]

6'' long torx bit t27

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[Tzed250]

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Snap-on FTXL27E

Torx by zweitakt250, on Flickr

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[galde]

There are long-shanked hex and torx sockets. One could also improvise something from a torx L-shaped key and a socket with a slot cut into the side to accomodate the top leg of the torx key. You could also calibrate your own grip to get the feel of the right torque by putting a nut on a torx fastener and putting the nut into the torque wrench and seeing how much muscle it takes to get the right amount of torque.

 

[caleath]

Ok sounds good..I am gonna have to find one around here somewhere...

 

[Mad Professor]

One of these but the pic is of a 036: