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Old 08-12-2010, 05:30 PM
meadeduck meadeduck is offline
 
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Default Radio and Xponder removal

Does anyone know the size of the Allen key used for removing the radios?? We're having a heck of a time getting the correct key for removal; we're at the point that we need to get them out so we can finish up on the autopilot wiring.
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:48 PM
JBPILOT JBPILOT is offline
 
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Default As I recall

They provided one with the units. Check the boxes they came in.

John Bender
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Old 08-12-2010, 06:44 PM
David Paule David Paule is offline
 
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If that doesn't work, try either metric or U.S., the other from what you're trying now. Some of the sizes appear similar but aren't.
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Old 08-12-2010, 07:26 PM
Andy J Andy J is offline
 
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According to the install manuals, and what I recall its 3/32"
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:02 PM
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Default Radio Removal

Thanks guys; I'll try the 3/32. We've got a bunch, both metric and sae, but we just couldn't seem to find just the right one.
Meade
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:26 AM
Bob Axsom Bob Axsom is offline
 
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Default 3/32" for some but not all

My Apollo and Terra units require similar but different wrenches. If you find that your 3/32" allen doesn't work for all don't do anything rash try others of similar size (I have a metric set but the ones that work are not metric and they are out of different sets with the sizes long worn off of the holders) when you find the right one it works very well. Don't over tighten them during installation. Garmin gave me a tool with the SL-30 that looks like a screw driver for installation and removal in an effort to reduce the risk of damage from the "L" wrench leverage.

Bob Axsom
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:10 AM
Bob Kibby Bob Kibby is offline
 
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Default Allen wrench type

Suggest you use an Allen wrench type that has a ball on the end. I could not engage the cam with a standard Allen wrench.

Bob Kibby N712BK flying
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:14 AM
meadeduck meadeduck is offline
 
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Default allen key selection

I'll see if I can find a set with a ball on the end; thanks.
Meade
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Old 08-13-2010, 05:24 PM
yankee-flyer yankee-flyer is offline
 
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Default It's 3/32 but...

The shaft of the tool needs to be 3/32 all the way back. the first one I bought had about 1/2" that was 3/32 but the rest of the shaft was slightly bigger and wouldn't slide into the hole.

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Old 08-13-2010, 08:33 PM
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Default Radio removal

We found the right Allen wrench; thanks folks!!
Meade
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