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Here is a set of flare nut sockets and a ratchet handle that I used to adjust the valves on my 404.1 M180. This setup worked very well and took no time at all, once I bought the right type of crow foot socket.
First I read the Mog archives and read that a crow foot socket would work fine for adjusting the valves. So I picked up a metric set from the local discount auto store for about $15. The adjusting nuts where so stiff the 14mm crow foot snapped in half. (lifetime guarantee) Then I went and bought a Craftsmen set for $40. That just spread apart and slipped around the nut. I returned both sets for a refund. Then went back to the Mog archives to find out where to buy the HAZET 2770-2 tool. That was about $65 and the soonest I could get one was about a week. Then I read about the 14mm 6 point flare nut from Snap-On Tools. I called Snap-On to find a local dealer. I called the Detroit area main office and they didn't have it in stock. They referred me to a distributor in my area. I called them and there was no answer and I left a massage. The Mog was taken apart and I wanted to get the valves adjusted now. So I called the local auto parts store ( the one that has everything except the Hazet tool). They had a metric flare nut socket set in stock, 8 piece, 10m-18mm, for $18.50. I tried to use the flare nut socket the way it was, but it would not fit over the adjusting nut. So I ground the two front tabs off. (see pics) This took about 5 minutes and the socket works great. I have since seen these at other auto stores so you should be able to find a set near by. I think this sure beats the $65 Hazet plus shipping and the wait. Plus you get 7 other sockets that you can use.
If you have any questions you can email me .I will be posting more pics for valve adjusting soon.
Thanks for stopping by.
Mark
