Will 15/16” crowfoot wrench work for 23mm fitting

[PT Doc]

I really need a 23 mm crowfoot wrench. This seems to be as rare as a purple unicorn. Can’t readily find it in town. Snap on truck can order it but it will probably take half a week. 15/16 is fairly close. 23mm is .9055 and 15/16 is .9375. I’m wondering if I bought a 15/16 crowfoot would it work. The flats on the fitting are steel. I’m torquing a quick connect air coupler with steel flats into an aluminum air distribution manifold per manufacturer specs. Who the hell thought 23mm was a great idea and also so difficult to find.Thanks for the help.

 

[plinker]

15/16 is about 24mm, it may try to round over once it tightens up. If you have a spare 22mm file the jaws until it fits maybe?

 

[larry_g]

I'd buy a 7/8" tool and file/grind it to fit.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Dirty Diesels]

You can get a Proto 23mm crows foot from Grainger

 

[Snaparxon]

I'd buy a 7/8" tool and file/grind it to fit.

lg
no neat sig line

This

 

[2ndGearRubber]

What kind of torque? 20ft/lbs, sure. 75? Maybe not.

 

[alexb2000]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J492...805999&hash=item467d0c4070:g:baEAAOSwjXNbAwq6

Proto $26 free shipping

 

[WhiffySpark]

Probably because no one thinks to torque those

 

[sberry]

Make one from old wrench.

 

[PT Doc]

Probably because no one thinks to torque those

the manufacturer states a torque rating of 40nm.

 

[sberry]

I do it all the time.

 

[PT Doc]

What kind of torque? 20ft/lbs, sure. 75? Maybe not.

40nm is specd. So just under 30 ftlb.

 

[PT Doc]

I do it all the time.

Don't have a welder.

 

[cherrybomb]

Grind a 7/8 to 23mm,no need to buy an expensive tool i.m.o.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

40nm is specd. So just under 30 ftlb.

Made from decent metal, I'd guess you'll be fine. How impossible is it to get to? If you round it can you still hit another set of flats when the correct size shows up?


22 with a grinder seems like it might be best for you if you're that worried. Amazon prime has a proto for 30.

 

[PMD1966]

This is why Harbor Freight exists. Find something a little too small. Grind or file to fit.

 

[KnurledNut]

Williams 10773.
Around $15.

 

[PT Doc]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J492...805999&hash=item467d0c4070:g:baEAAOSwjXNbAwq6

Proto $26 free shipping

Thanks for the link. Will get it if I choose to not grind a 7/8”.

 

[md21722]

I really need a 23 mm crowfoot wrench. This seems to be as rare as a purple unicorn. Can’t readily find it in town. Snap on truck can order it but it will probably take half a week. 15/16 is fairly close. 23mm is .9055 and 15/16 is .9375. I’m wondering if I bought a 15/16 crowfoot would it work. The flats on the fitting are steel. I’m torquing a quick connect air coupler with steel flats into an aluminum air distribution manifold per manufacturer specs. Who the hell thought 23mm was a great idea and also so difficult to find.Thanks for the help.

If you really wanted a real 23mm tomorrow, your Snap On dealer can get it overnighted, but expect to pay the shipping.