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adriandavidb
Post subject: Strat jack-lead socket nut.
PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:24 am
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Hi the hexagonal nut on a couple of my Strats' jack-lead sockets are loose; anyone know what size socket wrench I need to tigten it up??

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Half inch. Tightened mine yesterday. Not too tight. 8)
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Thanks VT!
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Becarefull, if the jack starts to spin you may rip the wires off.

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I always remove the screws to the plate and then pull it out just enough to get my fingers on the jack to hold it in place while I tighten the nut.

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CAFeathers wrote:
I always remove the screws to the plate and then pull it out just enough to get my fingers on the jack to hold it in place while I tighten the nut.


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