Needed: Info on Chris King Headset (Gripnut)

I've used the search, can't find the info I need. I've also searched Google and have had no luck.
I'm certain this info is out there somewhere, but I have been unable to find it...

For the above headset, do you need a 32mm spanner (well, 2 x 32mm spanners) to loosen/tighten?

I just bought 2 32mm spanners which don't fit - I know the headset is made in America so do I need an American Standard, or even an imperial spanner?

As I've been typing this, I realise how stupid it sounds... I measured both the headset, and spanner with a vernier (the really old, none digital type) and they both seem to be 32mm, if anything the headset looks closer to 32mm.

Please help.

Anyone?

hi forms, i had troble with my spanners not fitting it too.
i just filed the spanner on the insid a bit
you have to do the bottom one up, then bring the top one down onto it. whilst holding the bottom one tight with another spanner.
it stayed tight as a nut (ha) for well over two years.

try another spanner. it is 32mm

maybe they are cheap spanners?

more than likely

Hey forms. From my experience of working in a bike shop, headset spanners are often innacurate, or the headsets are, either way. I just fitted a 105 headset and the 32mm didn't quite fit it, despite fitting other headsets fine.

Try really gently sliding the spanner on, if that doesn't work then yes, file the spanner a bit, but you need to do quite a good job so that there are no burrs or sharp bits to damage the headset.

adjustable plumbers spanner.

adjustable plumbers spanner.

Wouldn't that only work on the top nut though?

yup

Cheers guys. I know how to tighten/adjust the headset. And i thought that the spanner was a little small (at least the mouth of the spanner's seems to be .2 of a mm too small). I emailed the seller, and he told me king's weren't 32 mm, so i thought maybe my measurements were incorrect. I need some sort of evidence that i can send him to show him kings are 32 mm so he'll give me my cash back! Also, i didn't think filing would work on hardened steel? I thought using a grinding/sharpening stone would be better, though i dont have one the right size.

file one side of the nut then :)

file one side of the nut then :)

you dirty old bastard

Quick question, is there a thread on here where you can borrow tools from people? I had it in my mind there was, but now I'm thinking I might've been imagining things...

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