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[GMCnet] Finally...a use for a wrench [message #258557] Tue, 12 August 2014 05:59 Go to next message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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Netters

About 100 years ago a wise old mechanic, Harold Jewers, told me I should
pick up a set of crowsfoot wrenches if I ever got a chance. And I did about
8 years ago..

Yesterday, I finally found a use for one. In the process of changing my
fuel pump, I tried a crowfoot wrench on the nut at the top of the fuel pump
that holds the line to the carb.

I leaned yesterday that old guys Really knew things and that keeping ones
ears open and mouth shut will result in a spectacular eduction!

My thoughts...now to see if I have any leaks.

Mike in NS

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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

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Re: [GMCnet] Finally...a use for a wrench [message #258560 is a reply to message #258557] Tue, 12 August 2014 06:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steve is currently offline  Steve   United States
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Mike, I never hesitate to invest in quality tools. Many are used frequently, others not so much. When our economy comes crashing down, tools and skills will be even more valuable assets. My three sons will inherit tools.

1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
Re: [GMCnet] Finally...a use for a wrench [message #258561 is a reply to message #258557] Tue, 12 August 2014 06:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jim Galbavy is currently offline  Jim Galbavy   United States
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Michael,

I have about 6 sets of sockets but only one crowfoot. I've also
found that if you hold you tongue and mouth in just the right position
you can get maybe an extra 1/4 turn before the bolt snaps off. Shocked

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL
Re: [GMCnet] Finally...a use for a wrench [message #258563 is a reply to message #258557] Tue, 12 August 2014 06:53 Go to previous message
SeanKidd is currently offline  SeanKidd   United States
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http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing_spec/torque_wrench_1.htm
Just in case you want to torque that nut with a crowfoot, here is the calculation.


Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
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