Help with star head bolt

[sed6]

Help with star head bolt *got it*

I'm trying to remove my IP before the rains come in tonight. One of the four bolts had this odd star shape head. How do I remove it? My 7/16 socket will fit but there's no room for a ratchet or any other driver. I doubt that even the right tool for the job. Never run into this type of fastener before so your help is appreciated!

 

[NDT]

12 point socket with u-joints swivels etc.

 

[gimpyrobb]

12 point socket with u-joints swivels etc.

This.

 

[dawico]

12 point socket with u-joints swivels etc.

Yup, or a 12 point closed end (box) wrench.

 

[m16ty]

Wait until you pull the valve covers off, those Cummins engines are full of those type bolts.

Any 12 point will work, either a box end wrench or a socket.

 

[sed6]

Thanks all! I ended up cutting and grinding down a 3/8" drill adapter. Left 1/4" sticking out the socket and used my open end 3/8" wrench to crack it loose. My 12pt closed end was too long and I didn't want to cut another in half and make a stubby. But I might still.

 

[m16ty]

People are always giving me cheap tools for Christmas and whatnot. All my cheap tools go in a box and I use them all the time to make "custom" wrenches when needed.

 

[WillWagner]

Snap-on CX1416

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Snap-O...075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463c95a623

 

[WillWagner]

There is another Snappy that works well too, I forget the #.