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Old 05-20-2012, 10:18 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by Maki View Post
Get a Vise Grips 4LW Locking Wrench. This particular Vise Grips tool will hold the hex-head fitting on the hard line securely WITHOUT damaging it. The LW series is unlike any other Vise Grips product. I have all three, but the only one I ever use is the little one.
That's an excellent tool. I'm definitely getting one for this specific purpose. There is always a danger of rounding the nut when using the flare wrench or the standard vice-grip............even when heat is applied.
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