removing fuel line
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removing fuel line
I am trying to remove the bolts that hold he fuel lines on top of the right passenger frame in the wheel well on my 69 and can't get them off. Before I start trying to break the straps to get more grab, does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks
Peter
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Peter
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I used an offset boxed end wrench with a steep offset, 75 degrees sometimes they call them deep offset.
They drop almost straight down instead of the usual angle
Or go to the local el-cheapo store and get a socket and weld a rod to the side
HIH
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They drop almost straight down instead of the usual angle
Or go to the local el-cheapo store and get a socket and weld a rod to the side
HIH
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Get a scrap socket (6 point) of the proper size. Cut the "drive" end off (shorten) the socket so that the total socket length is just twice (2X) the thickness of the bolt head you are trying to remove.
Get a short bolt - same size as the socket, with threads the entire length of the shaft. Screw a nut on the bolt tight against the head, then saw the excess bolt off. I usually JB Weld the bolt head into the top half of the socket.
What you now have is a very short socket that you can get into tight quarters. Then, I use an open end wrench to twist the socket top and remove the bolt.
Last edited by mapman; Jul 22, 2012 at 02:23 AM.
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Finally removed the 3 bolts/straps on top of the right side frame behind the rear wheel. I'll cut off the lines where I can easily get to them in front of the rear wheel and replace them two new ones, thinking of using pressure fittings. You're right "MY 76 RAY", I do want to remove the body but not this year. It's a survivor 69 BB convertible with 60,000 original miles that I bought from my 80 years old uncle (second owner). The suspension/bushings/Trailing arms are the original ones and obviously after 43 years, need to be replaced. Still a very nice looking car. Lots of work/fun ahead.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
