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Old 06-02-2008 | 12:20 AM
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alpha.....changing a bunch of them......been a battle but got three of them changed ok......on this short one the line wrench just slipped......it goes into the topside of the cylinder.....any tips?
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Old 06-02-2008 | 06:49 AM
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Heat the fitting with a pencil tip torch and use vice grips or cut the line off and use a socket on the hot fitting Doug.
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Old 06-02-2008 | 06:55 AM
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Like air packer said. Next time use a flare nut wrench.
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Old 06-02-2008 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hunster
Like air packer said. Next time use a flare nut wrench.
I'll try the torch.....I am using a flare nut wrench
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Old 06-02-2008 | 11:47 PM
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gotcha' you little b*tch.....!!

cut the line off and used a five sided socket....no heat reqd

Apack - Sean......did any more of your parts arrive??......you hitchin' a ride for Ray's run...???
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Old 06-03-2008 | 01:47 AM
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Cut line as said. Use a craftsman "bolt out" socket. Use some PB blaster first as well.
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