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Old 02-27-2016, 08:26 AM
krw5927 krw5927 is offline
 
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This is pretty neat. Haven't seen it before, just stumbled on it:

https://store.snapon.com/Adjustable-...e-P644784.aspx
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Old 02-27-2016, 08:30 AM
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Default crows foot wrenches

Just bought a set (3/8" drive)from Lowes for $40. Good compromise between Harbor Freight and Sears (especially for the amount they will get used.)
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Old 02-27-2016, 09:56 AM
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Default torque adapters

Torque adapters are another solution that I've found really useful in a lot of situations. They're basically 2" long versions of the crows foot with a fairly thin profile. Available from Snap-on, Matco, and a few other sources (search on ebay, etc.). Here's a link to the snap-on set
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Old 02-28-2016, 08:24 AM
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Smile Very useful info

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Originally Posted by John-G View Post
Third vote for a set of Craftsman crowsfoot wrenches or similar. They will also come in handy to torque the flair fittings on fuel and brake lines as well.

Just remember when using a crowsfoot on the end of a torque wrench, it is necessary to compensate for the extra length (or not) depending on the position of the crowsfoot relative to the torque wrench. I have posted how to make the calculations at the following link:

http://www.dogaviation.com/2014/01/c...-for-fuel.html



Happy building,
That is a great link.
Thanks John
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Old 02-28-2016, 09:21 AM
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To bring this thread full circle at least in my case. First: Thanks everyone for the great ideas and links they will be invaluable when it comes time to use the crows foot.

After thinking about the location a bit more and getting a great pointer from someone building a 14 (thanks "E"!) it turns out that you can 'shove' the torque wrench behind the skin which avoids the need for the crows foot. I had not thought of that because it is a tight fit and was not clear right away at least to me.
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