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Re: [TR] Rear Flex Hose TR3A

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>, Rochlin Robert <rrochlin@comcast.net>, Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Rear Flex Hose TR3A
From: TERRY SMITH <terryrs@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:40:05 -0500 (EST)
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> On January 14, 2019 at 7:47 AM Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> As I recall, you undo the flare nut that holds the hard line to the fitting
> on the front of the soft line, then remove the hex nut that clamps the soft
> line fitting to the frame and pull the fitting out of the tab.  That frees
> up the soft line to turn, so you can unscrew it from the 3-way without
> taking the 3 way loose or disturbing the other hard lines.
> 
> Use two wrenches (one to keep the fitting from turning), so you don't twist
> either hard or soft lines.  You'll probably want an assortment of "flare
> nut" wrenches, which grip all 6 corners but have a slot so they can slide
> over the lines.
> 
> <https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Standard-Metric-Wrench-Set/dp/B00KF253OG>
> 
> -- Randall  
> 
> > I suppose it's necessary to undo the union box so the flex 
> > pipe can screw in without being impeded by the twisting of 
> > the rubber flex hose.  That about right?  
> > 
>
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