Need a Thin 19mm open-end wrench

[giants]

I'm trying to remove the banjo bolt on a fuel filter. To hold the fuel filter while doing this, I need a 19mm open-end wrench. A flare nut will not work. My open-end wrench (Great Neck) is too thick to fit. I measured the space in question and it's about 9mm in thickness.

A combination wrench, open-end wrench, or Crescent wrench would be fine.

Just to be clear, the thickness/thinness is when measuring the end when the tool is resting. The attached photo shows "S" which is what I'm talking about

Any brands you can recommend?

 

[iWrench]

I have the Capri Tools set of thin wrenches and they work great for me. The metric set is 6-19mm, $45 on amazon.

 

[Wamsutta]

Open end 4mm thick.

https://shop.snapon.com/product/LTAM1719

 

[Jazz1]

Grind a pawn shop wrench to fit. I have altered a few wrenches for specific purpose. Cheap and quick jet than searching for one

 

[unslow1]

A plumbing wrench or monkey wrench might be thin enough.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-9-Auto-Monkey-Wrench-/143345363573


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Adjustable-Plumbers-Wrench-16PL0134/304217578

 

[ChrisLS8]

Get the Slim Wide Azz channellock adjustables

 

[davethorik]

Martin Gear & Sprocket part number 1219MM made in USA

 

[jasonphelps]

get the slim wide azz channellock adjustables

+ 1

 

[619DioFan]

I have the grip brand thin wrench set from northern tool ( 25.00 ) if you want a whole
set it is good quality. otherwise I would just take any 19mm open end and grind it down to fit.

 

[Lwel9226]

use a 3/4in. if you have a thin one.... 3/4in. and 19mm are only a couple thou diff....

LynnW

 

[Wrenchinfool]

Tappet wrench is what they are called

 

[bargainhuntingking]

I bought a set of these in Japan last year for about $15 US. These are ultra thin wrenches from TOP tool. Someone is selling a set on eBay now for $25 w/ free shipping. “TOP CU-5000” . The largest wrench in the set has a 19mm & 21mm. A worthwhile set...when you need them, you really need them. I used them in fact today getting in between a narrow opening on a metal furniture castor bracket. Indispensable.

 

[tanukiboy]

If you know somebody who works on bicycles, borrow a 19-mm cone wrench.

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[RKA]

I would go with the thin adjustable. Every now and again this need will crop up and as long as it’s a low torque app, one tool should cover the bases. If you need something that can withstand a little more torque then a thin wrench set (like the top tool mentioned above) might be in order. But usually you don’t need to put much torque on them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Grind a pawn shop wrench to fit. I have altered a few wrenches for specific purpose. Cheap and quick jet than searching for one

Best use of a cheap wrench, I've modified a few myself for specific tasks.

 

[toolmutt]

Home Depot now carries a set of thin wrenches under their Husky brand. I can't attest to the quality, though.

 

[chevy302dz]

Home Depot now carries a set of thin wrenches under their Husky brand. I can't attest to the quality, though.

I recently purchased a set of these and can say the quality seems quite good, especially with regards to the amount of force you can apply to such a thin wrench.

 

[Tallpilot]

I have the Capri Tools set of thin wrenches and they work great for me. The metric set is 6-19mm, $45 on amazon.

This is my vote too. They are forged not stamped and extremely thin.

 

[larry_g]

Grind a pawn shop wrench to fit. I have altered a few wrenches for specific purpose. Cheap and quick jet than searching for one

I agree with this. A wrench from the store is just the starting point to make it into what YOU need. This is why grinders are important to have.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[bpjr]

I've ground down old wrenches to make them thin. Also bought a really thin bicycle wrench at walmart. Park is the best but I think wm had another brand that I paid $6 or $7 last yr.

 

[rlitman]

Tappet wrench is what they are called

Yes.

If you know somebody who works on bicycles, borrow a 19-mm cone wrench.

That's an even thinner option.

What about holding the fuel filter by the body with a strap wrench?

 

[kctyphoon]

Doesn’t HF sell a whole set of these?

Here ya go.. SAE set is also available.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/15-piece-metric-service-wrench-set-93668.html

Edit - actually 19mm is not in that set.. I’m sure someone has a similar one.

Not a metric set - but there’s a 3/4 (19mm equivalent right?) in this one.
Grip 7 pc Super Thin Wrench Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HZQW0Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[plinker]

The VIM/Capri/Matco thin wrenches are pretty good. I've had occasion to put quite a bit of torque on mine and they seem to be holding up just fine for wrenches that I figured would really need a warranty.

 

[vssjim]

I have the Vim set that work we hard enough not to spread

 

[Qualitytools]

+1 on the Capri set!