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Re: S.S flex hose problem

To: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>, Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net> charset=ISO-8859-1
Subject: Re: S.S flex hose problem
From: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 18:46:29 -0400
Message text written by Andrew Mace
>> I am installing Stainless steel flex hoses on the rear of my 4A IRS.  
>> I am having trouble tightening the steel line to the flex hose on the 
>trailing
>> arm itself.  THe mount for the junction is deep and the hex head of the flex 
>hose
>> is shallow, so I can not get a wrench securely on the flex hose to stop it
>> from turning as I tighten the connector to the steel hose.  It leaks.
>> 
>> What can I do (easily)?

>Get the correct sized flare nut wrench?

Hehehe.  I have all sizes.  Flare wrenchs will not work as you can't get a 
wrench all the way around the nut.  Not enough clearance.  Can't even get
an open end securely on it....

-Tony

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