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NO. -Some of them are interchangeable by total co-incidence, but that's not intentional. These are two completely different size systems.
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What size tools are needed wrench or sockets?
Wrenches and sockets all come in multiple sizes. Which you have depends on the kind of work you do. Most craftsmen have a full set of metric wrenches and sockets and a full set of SAE wrenches and sockets. Most get by with 3/8 drive sockets, but many have 1/2 sockets as well.
What is the term SAE in SAE measurement?
SAE is an acronym for the "Society of Automotive Engineers" and when used in conjunction with tool grade or measurement (not oil), is a standardized unit of non-metric measurement. Simply put, in measurements it means "Non-Metric". The name "SAE" used to grade motor oil has a totally different meaning, although instituted by the same society.
What is a 16 mm wrench in standard?
16mm is almost exactly 5/8. The wrenches are interchangeable on most bolts.
What are kinds of wrenches?
There are many kinds of wrenches. Perhaps the most common are open end wrenches. Then you have box wrenches, pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches and many others.
What is 8 millimetre wrench equal to in standard?
An 8 millimetre wrench is a standard size.ANS 2 -8mm is almost exactly equal to 5/16 inch. My wrenches in those sizes are interchangeable.
What type of wrench is reqiured?
If you are doing serious work on cars ALL types of wrenches are required.To work effectively on any modern car you need complete sets of metric and SAE wrenches from 1/4 ( 6mm) to 1 inch (25mm) and both metric and SAE Allen keys from 1/8 ( 3mm) to 3/8 (10mm). Having Torx from 10 to 45 also helps.
What tools will you need to remove the transmission from a 1991 mustang gt?
depends on the transmission if it's a 5speed an assortment of metric and sae wrenches if it's a automatic add in some tubing wrenches and a couple friends or a transmission jack the aod is HEAVY
What tool do you use to install or remove boots and nuts?
Wrenches or spanners are most useful. Sockets are very useful in many cases. I keep complete sets of both SAE and Metric wrenches in my car. along with Allen wrenches of both types. I do have some excellent adjustable ( crescent ) wrenches, but prefer wrenches that fit exactly as I was taught in maintaining aircreft.
What size tools are needed wrench or sockets?
Wrenches and sockets all come in multiple sizes. Which you have depends on the kind of work you do. Most craftsmen have a full set of metric wrenches and sockets and a full set of SAE wrenches and sockets. Most get by with 3/8 drive sockets, but many have 1/2 sockets as well.
1991 Plymouth acclaim brake line metric or sae?
They are SAE
Convert Metric to inches?
conversion table metric to SAE
What makes a complete wrench set?
A range of wrenches going from 3/16 up to 3/4 inch , composing 10-12 wrenches is usually considered a complete set. Many mechanics have these sets in SAE and metric and in flat, box and ratchet.
What tools do i need to chage the alternator on a 1997 Oldsmobile silhoutte?
You will need a set of SAE or standard wrenches and SAE sockets and some muscle.
Sae and metric What is the difference?
SAE is American or standard thread and metric is everything else. The size or diameter is different and the pitch of the thread is different also.
What tools do i need to do maintenance on your 1967 Chevelle?
basic SAE hand tools and wrenches and sockets.
What size hex wrench do you need for the front brake caliper guide pins?
You don't say which car. - To work effectively on any modern car you need complete sets of metric and SAE wrenches from 1/4 ( 6mm) to 1 inch (25mm) and both metric and SAE Allen keys from 1/8 ( 3mm) to 3/8 (10mm). Having Torx from 10 to 45 also helps.
What tools does a diesel mechanic need?
There are over 1,000 tools and sets of tools you will need. Start by buying a basic Automotive tool set. Add sockets up to 2 1/2 inches and the equivilant in Metric. Over 1 1/4 you can get by with only SAE or Metric. Wrenches to match. Add to the kit from there
