Oil Pressure Fitting Removal.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by jhv48

No wrench will fit on the coupler due to the fuel pump riding almost touching the fitting. Only a long socket with a side cutout for the nylon line will work without removing the FP.

If you're going to replace the line, can't you cut the nylon hose and use a long socket to remove the existing fitting? I think you may end up having to remove the fuel pump to install the new fitting anyway.

Here's a picture of the fitting at the block. I have an electric fuel pump, so there's no problems with access.

[jhv48]

I think I may have found the tool to unscrew the brass fitting at the block.

I bought a 7/16ths 12 point closed end wrench and cut a groove in the side of the head so that it would fit over the teflon tube and then slide onto the brass fitting.

Then, slowly, I could remove/install the fitting without removing the fuel pump.

[bobcowan]

Originally Posted by jhv48

I bought a 7/16ths 12 point closed end wrench and cut a groove in the side of the head so that it would fit over the teflon tube and then slide onto the brass fitting.

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That's called a tubing wrench, or a flare nut wrench.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=&dir=catalog

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by bobcowan

That's called a tubing wrench, or a flare nut wrench.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=&dir=catalog

Won't work, they are 6 points. You need a 12 point in order to turn the fitting more than once in that space. I tried.

[bobcowan]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Won't work, they are 6 points. You need a 12 point in order to turn the fitting more than once in that space. I tried.

It must work, because you made your own. Nothing wrong with that, though. That's the basics for a good hot rodder. For single use or single job tools, I'll often buy a cheaper version and modify it to do what I want; just like you did. I'v got a bunch of odd looking tools. $5 and 5 minutes with a dremmel gives you a $30 tool. Good on ya!