surely dylan still needs jen's? i'd *hate* to meet your supplier(s)...no doubt they'll be *damn* grouchy after you braze them on, and even grouchier when you grind them off. ouch! and on a frydaye, too! bill '87 syncro westfalia santa cruz, ca
On Friday, August 16, 2002, at 09:31 AM, Matthew Pollard wrote: > i think i'll try to braze a few tits to a pair of channel locks. > Quicker > and cheaper. ANd if it doesn't work i'll grind them off. > -matthew > >> There is a special set of pliers with little 'nipples' that fit the >> orifice on those snap rings. The pliers come in two or three sizes. >> >> Swipe a couple of pairs next time you're at the dealer, or ask your >> 'Snap-on/Cornwell/Mac" tool guy. Owning a pair or two will make hose >> replacement a pastime to enjoy, rather than a bothersome nuisance. > |
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