Pliers that wont tear up coolant hoses
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JamieK
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Not pliers, but they work well. You insert the point between the hose and the fitting and work your way around the fitting, breaking it loose. Doesn't hurt the hose if you're careful.
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I recently used a new one of those hose tools, and it did have a very sharp point. I only have one myself that I got used and the point is fairly dull. Not sure if its from tons of use, or came that way. But it would take some effort to poke through a hose with it. Maybe try sanding the tip down some if they are too sharp?
Otherwise, flat jawed channel locks might work well for you.
Otherwise, flat jawed channel locks might work well for you.
Pumpman1968
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You can buy covers for the jaws. Maybe not the best suggestion for this application but they work really well on chromed/painted etc fittings. These came up with just a search on ebay for "plier jaw cover"...they had quite a few for specific pliers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hobbico...B-/330720209988?pt=Pliers&hash=item4d0075ec44
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hobbico...B-/330720209988?pt=Pliers&hash=item4d0075ec44
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RLMRIU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
You can get a set of these just about anywhere, from snap on to HF.
You can get a set of these just about anywhere, from snap on to HF.
y20dth
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He said 1" diameter. Wouldn't a rag wrapped around the hose where you are twisting to work it loose work?
I have never tried it but would a smaller-sized reinforced rubber strap wrench provide enough grip to spin a hose on a flare fitting without slipping and just spinning around the hose? Not the regular cheap type with an all rubber strap, but the ones with the rubber coating impregnated into a thin high strength woven strap so it will not snap in two on you while cranking on it.
bcradio
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Temporarily wrap some water pump pliers with electrical tape to get the hoses off... then take the tape off when you are done.
wornoutoldman
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davesnothere
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Normally I use hose picks, and when that won't work, I use the style of pliers signcrafter linked to.
Take a piece of old radiator hose, cut off like 2", slit it down the center, slip it over the hose you want to pull and use whatever you want. I'm assuming that being these are warranty the have fairly low miles and haven't had a million miles of heat cycles and corrosion to weld them on.
I want one of those hose pliers ... a google search shows it is only available in Europe ..
I've got three or four sizes of those, LOTS of sizes and types of picks, and use one of the Lisle hose remover pliers if I can get access and it works ok even on larger hoses by pushing the hose off the fitting.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MITKOM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
dirtydogintex
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^ Like they said - these work pretty when there's room... but I still use a razor blade to cut hoses off of heater core stub outs.
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The description says it works on hose up to 1/2", would they work on 1" hoses like the OP has?
When you squeeze the grip it spreads the jaws. On smaller hoses it pushes them right off, on larger hoses you need to work it around the end, maybe use in combination with a pick, but once you break the seal all the way around any size hose should come right off pretty easily.
y20dth
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I want one of those hose pliers ... a google search shows it is only available in Europe ..
If you really want it, I'll be happy to order one and send it to you.
sdguy55
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I feel your pain brother. I do the same thing as you, work on trucks. Except I mostly work on cat day in and day out. For me I simply use a hose pick like first pictured. If that doesn't work then I just try hand twisting it off. But next time I across a real ****** one I might try what other guys suggested with my 22 in. Knipex pliers.
But if it's a smaller one we keep hoses like that and ones all the way up to 2 in. Id in stock where I work and it won't come loose after 10 min I just cut it. No point in messing around with a freaking hose that's glued onto a fitting. And then when it goes back together I usually put just a dab of grease around the fitting to ease install and since it is highly likely that I will be the one taking it off again, it will be easy to remove it next time.
But if it's a smaller one we keep hoses like that and ones all the way up to 2 in. Id in stock where I work and it won't come loose after 10 min I just cut it. No point in messing around with a freaking hose that's glued onto a fitting. And then when it goes back together I usually put just a dab of grease around the fitting to ease install and since it is highly likely that I will be the one taking it off again, it will be easy to remove it next time.
Cinneagh
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The guys at work use aviation cannon plug pliers to remove hoses without destroying them. A google search will find them for you. My mobile phone-fu is not that handy this morning.
I think I want some of those Facoms, too.
I think I want some of those Facoms, too.
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Rezeppa
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Bump What is the price of the Facom Hose removal tool?
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Mac 2½" Cannon Plug Pliers (CP45)
Is that what these pliers are made for or are they for something else originally? I saw a pair on eBay last night and didn't have a clue what they were for.
If you really want it, I'll be happy to order one and send it to you.
Just checked again today ... looks like it is no longer available. The design is very similar to the Facom oil filter removal tool I have.
tater
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Well the tool you should be using is your hand. If that's not working trying biting you lip a different way and maybe it will work better next time
theoldwizard1
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Is that what these pliers are made for or are they for something else originally? I saw a pair on eBay last night and didn't have a clue what they were for.Mac 2½" Cannon Plug Pliers (CP45)
They are made for these electrical connector. The white part in the jaws is likely a rubber gripper.
I think Canon was the original manufacturer, but they are also called "military" or "mil spec" connectors. They are common on aircraft. Some can be quite large diameter. Usually ridiculously expensive. (I think the housing is machined aluminum.) You used be be able to buy NOS ones from military suppliers pretty cheap. The outer ring screws down to hold the 2 halves together.
With proper gaskets, the bulkhead half can be used to make a truly waterproof housing.
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TheGrooveking
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Canon was not the original manufacture. The term cannon is in regards to the company who first designed them and manufactured them, ITT Cannon.
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y20dth
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Strangely enough, I ony found them on ebay.de for €35=+-46$ plus schipping.
Amazon.de does not have them, nor does www.facom-shop.de.
I am wondering if they are discontinuing them...
