I used a cheap pair of end cutters I found in the bargain bin at Sears. Paid a dollar or two I think. They are not very good as cutters, but that's what you want in this case. Allan Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Thanks for all the tips - I was talking about pliers that close the fuel > line clamps (oetiker clamps?) - anyway - I found one at NAPA for eight > bucks - SUR Pliers Part number CP01 - I think they'll work. > > Mark > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > >> Yep, that's the one I have. >> I don't use mine much either, but I feel better using it than an improvised >> side cutter. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >> Jim Arnott >> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:09 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: fuel hose crimping tool >> >> On Sep 15, 2009, at 5:49 AM, Mark wrote: >> >> > anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? >> > I'm finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see if there's a >> > cheaper alternative. I'm thinking really dull nail cutters, or >> > maybe tile nippers?? >> > >> > thanks for any insights! >> >> KD Tools. NAPA can have it for you in the morning: >> >> http://old.toolweb.com/prodDetail.cfm?pn=KDT3374 >> >> Have one in my toolbox. Use it about once a decade, but it's nice >> having the proper tool for the job. >> >> Jim >> > > > > -- > Mark > 1990 Westy (2.1 - manual) > -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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