Sonny2010
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Any good uses for them? The ratchet type. I found a good deal on a set and am thinking about buying them just to have.
Does anyone use crowfoot wrenches?
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Dirty Diesels
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
They are also useful on common rail fuel line nuts & hard to reach/access brake line nuts on ABS blocks, they also come in handy on brake & clutch master cylinder line nuts.
They are also useful on common rail fuel line nuts & hard to reach/access brake line nuts on ABS blocks, they also come in handy on brake & clutch master cylinder line nuts.
va.grouseman
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Was the only tool that would take out an upstream heat sensor on a cobalt catalytic convertor. Clearance was so tight you couldn't squeeze a socket in beside it and the manifold. When you need them, you'll know.
Was the only tool that would take out an upstream heat sensor on a cobalt catalytic convertor. Clearance was so tight you couldn't squeeze a socket in beside it and the manifold. When you need them, you'll know.
Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
These are one tool I've never used, yet.
These are one tool I've never used, yet.
davethorik
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I only have one, a Snap-on 12mm. I use it to unscrew the fitting for the choke cable on my motorcycle's carburetor. It is right up against part of the carburetor body and in a really tight, hard to get to spot for those of us who don't have tiny Japanese hands. A socket won't work in this application and neither will a wrench. The fitting is plastic (!) so pliers are out of the question.
I only have one, a Snap-on 12mm. I use it to unscrew the fitting for the choke cable on my motorcycle's carburetor. It is right up against part of the carburetor body and in a really tight, hard to get to spot for those of us who don't have tiny Japanese hands. A socket won't work in this application and neither will a wrench. The fitting is plastic (!) so pliers are out of the question.
ChevyEFI
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Then I picked up an 18mm flarenut crowfoot for steering lines and was thrilled I had it.
I went a long while without.These are one tool I've never used, yet.
Then I picked up an 18mm flarenut crowfoot for steering lines and was thrilled I had it.
davesnothere
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Crows feet are plenty handy.
Crows feet are plenty handy.
Fedwrench
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
The ratcheting ones are a little on the large side and won't fit some things like on a power steering rack where the high and low pressure fittings are close to each other. Regular flare crowfeet are handy to have. Open ended crowfeet are like a super stubby open end wrench.
The ratcheting ones are a little on the large side and won't fit some things like on a power steering rack where the high and low pressure fittings are close to each other. Regular flare crowfeet are handy to have. Open ended crowfeet are like a super stubby open end wrench.
espyking83
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Depending on your job you might need to use them a lot, very seldom, or never. Working on airplanes I havent used them that much. Usually have to use them on flap actuator shafts and such. Very helpful when nothing else will do the job. Kinda like angle wrenches, you dont really need them until you need them. I wouldnt recommend spending a bunch of money on a set, you may have to grind them down for a smaller profile when you really get into a **** pickle of a jam. They definitely deserve a space in everyones box though.
Depending on your job you might need to use them a lot, very seldom, or never. Working on airplanes I havent used them that much. Usually have to use them on flap actuator shafts and such. Very helpful when nothing else will do the job. Kinda like angle wrenches, you dont really need them until you need them. I wouldnt recommend spending a bunch of money on a set, you may have to grind them down for a smaller profile when you really get into a **** pickle of a jam. They definitely deserve a space in everyones box though.
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juicedapple463
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Worth having for sure. P/S lines and brake lines are the biggest uses.
Worth having for sure. P/S lines and brake lines are the biggest uses.
Richard Cranium
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I have my second set, I never used my first set and gave them away, then I got a new Matco set in a tool box of tools that I bought at a yard sale. Still have never used them. Rich
I have my second set, I never used my first set and gave them away, then I got a new Matco set in a tool box of tools that I bought at a yard sale. Still have never used them. Rich
Audiocrazy28
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Only once for a ps line. But it was a lifesaver.
Only once for a ps line. But it was a lifesaver.
2ndGearRubber
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Check out the crows-feet with a "line wrench" style head.
They can be a bit finicky to get on, but they're great for p/s and transmission lines.
Check out the crows-feet with a "line wrench" style head.
They can be a bit finicky to get on, but they're great for p/s and transmission lines.
plinker
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Power steering line's (at home mostly), constant use at work with hydraulic's.
Power steering line's (at home mostly), constant use at work with hydraulic's.
sonvolt
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Seldom used but you will know when you need them
Seldom used but you will know when you need them
Lance-AR
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Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
I work primarily on a Porsche 911 where I use a flare nut crowfoot wrench to flush brake fluid and just this weekend used a regular crowfoot wrench to replace an oil pressure sender. I can't picture any other tool which could have worked. When you need them, you really need them.
I work primarily on a Porsche 911 where I use a flare nut crowfoot wrench to flush brake fluid and just this weekend used a regular crowfoot wrench to replace an oil pressure sender. I can't picture any other tool which could have worked. When you need them, you really need them.
MFolks
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
Used mine quite a bit, when I installed Chokes and transformers in large electrical equipment. Could not get a socket in some of those tight spots, but was able to tighten up the 3/8" mounting bolts then with the crowfoot wrenches.
Used mine quite a bit, when I installed Chokes and transformers in large electrical equipment. Could not get a socket in some of those tight spots, but was able to tighten up the 3/8" mounting bolts then with the crowfoot wrenches.
metaldad
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i believe the op's question was RATCHETING crowsfeet wrenches.
i have a set, which may be called ratcheting end(?) torque multipliers.
blue point, i can not pull up an image from blue points site. all that shows is chinese gooblygook. not on snap on site, it seems.
the one in my hand is 3/4 box, 12pt, 3/8 drive, ratcheting. blue point #BFCR 2 4 A
i believe the op's question was RATCHETING crowsfeet wrenches.
i have a set, which may be called ratcheting end(?) torque multipliers.
blue point, i can not pull up an image from blue points site. all that shows is chinese gooblygook. not on snap on site, it seems.
the one in my hand is 3/4 box, 12pt, 3/8 drive, ratcheting. blue point #BFCR 2 4 A
jethro29
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
I use mine very often and when you need them YOU NEED THEM.they are priceless to have around.
I use mine very often and when you need them YOU NEED THEM.they are priceless to have around.
Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
The ratchet kind is the direct quote which at least I took to mean the type used with a ratchet
The ratchet kind is the direct quote which at least I took to mean the type used with a ratchet
PKile
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
If you ever have to change a clutch slave cylinder flex hose on an MGB or GT you better have a 15/16" crowfoot plus a 7/16 flarenut crowfoot for the hard line. Doing that job without them is a sure route to madness.
Cheers
Sir Kile of Malfunction Junction
If you ever have to change a clutch slave cylinder flex hose on an MGB or GT you better have a 15/16" crowfoot plus a 7/16 flarenut crowfoot for the hard line. Doing that job without them is a sure route to madness.
Cheers
Sir Kile of Malfunction Junction
nicksnothereman
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
If you mean ring end, then no. If you mean open end ratcheting (if they exist) then...maybe. Otherwise, crowsfoot are generally redundant for cars there's probably a couple bolts where it could be necessary but not something I'd buy a "set" of.
I wouldn't pay a premium for ratcheting on a tool I'd rarely use or try not to use. Crowsfoot is a weapon of last resort for me. Maybe get flare crowsfoot if you don't have good flare wrenches.
If you mean ring end, then no. If you mean open end ratcheting (if they exist) then...maybe. Otherwise, crowsfoot are generally redundant for cars there's probably a couple bolts where it could be necessary but not something I'd buy a "set" of.
I wouldn't pay a premium for ratcheting on a tool I'd rarely use or try not to use. Crowsfoot is a weapon of last resort for me. Maybe get flare crowsfoot if you don't have good flare wrenches.
Re: Does anyone use crowfoot wrenchs?
Fixed title .. crawfoot --> crowfoot
Fixed title .. crawfoot --> crowfoot
Dirty Diesels
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I've got two types the normal open end & the latch on ratcheting type.
bassbone52
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^ This. A 3/8 crowsfoot was the ONLY way to open a bleeder screw on a particular wheel cylinder I was recently working on.
^ This. A 3/8 crowsfoot was the ONLY way to open a bleeder screw on a particular wheel cylinder I was recently working on.
Dust Devil
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rlitman
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Re: Does anyone use crawfoot wrenchs?
I have a consumable electrical part at work. It bolts to a circuit board, in an enclosure, but you must hold the standoff nut while tightening the bolt, or else the board is destroyed. The enclosure prevents you from using any wrench (even a stubby), so a crowsfoot is the ticket to holding the nut.
BTW, another use is with a torque wrench. If you keep the socket perpendicular to the direction of the torque wrench, it does not affect the torque value. This way you can torque things like flare nuts that cannot be torqued with a socket.
I have a consumable electrical part at work. It bolts to a circuit board, in an enclosure, but you must hold the standoff nut while tightening the bolt, or else the board is destroyed. The enclosure prevents you from using any wrench (even a stubby), so a crowsfoot is the ticket to holding the nut.
BTW, another use is with a torque wrench. If you keep the socket perpendicular to the direction of the torque wrench, it does not affect the torque value. This way you can torque things like flare nuts that cannot be torqued with a socket.
MBfreak
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I use the Hazet 14 and 17 mm quite a lot. They are well made and have an integral bent part that goes up to a 1/2" square drive that is centered over the origo of the nut being tuerned.
Workin on fuel injected MB engines from the sixties theat save a LOT of problems when adjusting the valve mechanism or removing fuel line flare nuts.
Kind of hard to come by, but really useful.
Ola
Workin on fuel injected MB engines from the sixties theat save a LOT of problems when adjusting the valve mechanism or removing fuel line flare nuts.
Kind of hard to come by, but really useful.
Ola
I've owned and used these ratcheting wrenches from craftsman that I found them to be so uncomfortable to work with that I gave them away for free. Maybe it was user error, but I felt them to loose around the nut that I thought I would round the corners.
