C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What size wrench do I need...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:27 PM
  #1  
Metal Wulf's Avatar
Metal Wulf
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 11,840
Likes: 0
From: Galloway NJ
Default What size wrench do I need...

...for the fuel line going into the carb?

I'm making a Sears run tomorrow, going to pick up some new tools :D
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 07:08 PM
  #2  
72GACRZR's Avatar
72GACRZR
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,731
Likes: 22
From: Marietta Ga.
Default Re: What size wrench do I need... (Metal_Wulf)

If it was me, I would by the pack of line wrenches. I think you get 3 or 4 in the most used sizes. They are the almost closed ones.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 07:13 PM
  #3  
bigvette1's Avatar
bigvette1
Drifting
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 11
From: Schaumburg IL
Default Re: What size wrench do I need... (72GACRZR)

Get flare wrenchs as the fitting is brass and will round off fast. It is 5/8" at both ends. Give the fuel pump a squirt of rust blaster to break up corrosion. Torque it too hard and the soft metal of the fuel pump twists. Or hold it with another wrench.

Hint - pull the fuel inlet line "S" hose and plug it with a 3/8" dowel and a hose clamp. When you pull the metal line to the carb the tank of the pump want to fill up again. Better yet, order yourself a new set of "S" hoses and replace them while under there. They are probably brittle.


Reply
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 07:21 PM
  #4  
Metal Wulf's Avatar
Metal Wulf
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 11,840
Likes: 0
From: Galloway NJ
Default Re: What size wrench do I need... (bigvette1)

thanks guys :cheers:

I was going to get the flare wrench, just wasn't sure what size I needed...
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 12:55 AM
  #5  
79VetteMike's Avatar
79VetteMike
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,804
Likes: 1
From: OKC Oklahoma
Default Re: What size wrench do I need... (Metal_Wulf)

You need the medium one. :conehead
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:07 AM
  #6  
Metal Wulf's Avatar
Metal Wulf
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 11,840
Likes: 0
From: Galloway NJ
Default Re: What size wrench do I need... (79VetteMike)

You need the medium one. :conehead
:lol:
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To What size wrench do I need...





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:02 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE