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what is the Capote tool

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  1. Homer Jay

    Homer Jay Rookie

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    Hello. My 360 did not have a tool kit. I am considering buying one on Ebay, but I thought I'd rather assemble my own, as I want it for functionality not presentation. The Only tool I cannot discern is the attachment that connects to the T handle Allen wrench for manually operating the top. A picture or description of what this attachment is would be much appreciated. The owner's manual refers to it as a "square coupling insert". Attached is the page from the owner’s manual for reference.
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  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ
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    They allow you to raise or lower the roof manualy in case of roof motor or hydraulic failure.
     
  3. Ferrari Tech

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    I took a piece of 1/4 inch key stock and machined it down to .230 or about 5.74mm. It is an odd size square that is used to unlock the top latches. You have to pull off the top cover to access the latch. That part of the procedure is not in your post. I use a 1/4 inch end wrench to turn the the latch with my custom made tool.
     

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  4. Homer Jay

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    Thank you very much. That Picture answers alot. I thought it strange to have an attachment just for pushing a piston. So it's main purpose is to unlock the latches in an event the top fails. That saves me from buying a tool kit on ebay just to get a special square end.

    BTW what size is the T handle allen wrench
     
  5. Ferrari Tech

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    The allen wrench is 4mm and fit the special adapter for the top release.
     

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  6. Homer Jay

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    Thanks Wade. I'm building my tool kit now, that really helped.

    Cheers
    Lance
     
  7. Ferrari Tech

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    You are welcome.
     

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