Flare nut wrenches?
Instructor
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From: New Port Richey FL.
Originally Posted by Big Fish
I have broke my Craftsman line wrenches in various sizes over the years, but have never had an issue where I'm rounding nuts off from flex. Try some heat on the nuts if they are real stubborn or rusted in place.
I also have craftsman and a can of PB Blaster, my wrenches still look new.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
My flare wrenches are cheapies from Harbor Freight. I have never had a problem with them. If a line is too tight for the flare wrench to loosen, I break out the vice grips, then replace the line, as the fittings are usually rusty.
Intermediate
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From: GA
My craftsman set easily removed A.I.R. tubes screwed into the exhaust manifold on my big block. They worked great with no "rounding/slippage." They are readily available. I'm sure MAC or Snap-on would be fine too. However, I have some cheap ones laying around I picked up somewhere years ago...and yes, they suck. Why I have never thrown them out is a complete mystery. Anyhow there is a big difference on the machining quality. Spend the cash and avoid the aggravation.
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hawk
Melting Slicks
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From: Live Free or Die. N.H.
I have mostly snap-on tools and never have a problem with flexing.Sometimes though i use a "crows foot" socket to get more leverage.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/OBJECTS/17500/17470.JPG
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/OBJECTS/17500/17470.JPG
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Drifting
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From: I KNOW JESUS... HE'S MY GARDENER
Originally Posted by m and t's77
I have mostly snap-on tools and never have a problem with flexing.Sometimes though i use a "crows foot" socket to get more leverage.
Thanks for all the replies. I will spend some $$$ and get a good set. The "crows foot" wrenches are on the list, too.
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Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
maybe I should get a set. I was actually wondering what exactly is a flare nut wrench?
Well-explained here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/flare_nut_wrench.htm
even a pic showing how to use a vice grip as some have already recommended.
Well-explained here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/flare_nut_wrench.htm
even a pic showing how to use a vice grip as some have already recommended.
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Drifting
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From: I KNOW JESUS... HE'S MY GARDENER
Originally Posted by 72GACRZR
Just curious, do any of you ever check at pawn shops for tools?
with their prices (on everything, including tools). I guess they make most of their $$$ on "loans" and if they get some sucker to purchase stuff off the shelf, that's just gravy...I've had better luck (w/tools) at the local weekend swapmeets & occasional garage sale.
