Useless wrench?

[icor1031]

I bought a 24mm wrench, to disconnect a fuel line that has a 23.89mm nut.

The wrench I got (tekton) is 24.25-24.30mm, and I'm scared it'll ruin it because of the play.


Did I get a dud?

 

[gorilla]

The difference is only .018" I'd say that's about normal wrench clearance.

 

[James-W]

I agree, I don't think using the wrench will be a problem.

 

[icor1031]

Thanks.

 

[914wilhelm]

Worst case shim it.

 

[bwringer]

That's a normal and necessary amount of clearance.

You could try a 15/16" wrench (15/16" = 23.81mm) but honestly when you're down to fretting about tenths of a mm, you're way past the point of normal manufacturing variations.

 

[icor1031]

Worst case shim it.

I had thought about that, I may; glad I don't need to send it back, though.

That's a normal and necessary amount of clearance.

You could try a 15/16" wrench (15/16" = 23.81mm) but honestly when you're down to fretting about tenths of a mm, you're way past the point of normal manufacturing variations.

But the difference is almost 5/10th of an mm

I was concerned only because there was more play than I normally have.

 

[jonjon1]

I notice with the larger sizes the "play" between fastener and tool is larger. I wouldnt worry about that..

 

[DodgeMech]

I notice with the larger sizes the "play" between fastener and tool is larger. I wouldnt worry about that..

And the nut/bolt generally doesn't care either...so long as you're within an 1/8 or so, a wrench or socket should work haha

 

[fattogatto]

Put a layer of metal tape on one face and try it. If still loose put a layer on the other face.

 

[Dave.R]

All the wrenches will have a slight tolerance to sizes. In a perfect world if the nut was exactly 24 and the wrench as well, it would be a heck of a time to get the wrench on it. Wrenches, sockets, and anything else that has to fit a fastener will generally be very, very, slightly larger to allow for variances in fasteners as well as damage.

With a fuel line I'd use a line wrench, but that's because I'm in the rust capital of the world.

 

[evildky]

24mm fuel line!? What are you working on?

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

How much torque is needed to untighten / tighten? That's another consideration... If its lite.. I suspect it'll be ok. If its heavy... it might become a problem especially on a soft nut/head...

 

[icor1031]

24mm fuel line!? What are you working on?

Sunfire I4 OHV, line to fuel rail? Did I confuse it with something else?

The nut is 24mm, not the line.

 

[BFBOB]

Ditto trying an SAE wrench (line wrench if you have it). Just yesterday, I went to change a PS hose, thought the 16mm wrench felt sloppy. Switched to a 5/8", nice snug fit.

In this case, it's a 91 Explorer which has a mix of Metric and SAE, so no idea which was the "right size". Go for the best fit.

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

If you are that worried about it you may want to consider a flare nut wrench/crows foot.

 

[Squankum]

In addition to the above advice, this can be a good situation for a Knipex pliers wrench. It's like a crescent wrench but without any slop. Heck, thanks you guys here at GJ, I've found that quality crescents aren't that sloppy anyway. But the Knipex is zero slop.

I've found myself reaching for that Knipex when dealing with fittings that don't seem to be any particular size.

 

[Ben Buck]

Would my Channelock metric adjustable be of assistance?

It has the ability to get close tolerances ?

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Would my Channelock metric adjustable be of assistance?

It has the ability to get close tolerances ?

I was thinking the same thing.. as long as you can get the adjustable wrench in there..

Let us know how it goes...