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If the proper sized flare wrench still fits, use it and forget it.
"Michael Horowitz" wrote in message news Hmmmm thanks for mentioning metric. I might not have to take the flats down to the next lower 1/16; it's possible there is a metic size just below 11/16 - Mike cal (BD5ER) wrote: Any suggestions on how to improve the lifespan of that brass connector? - Mike I assume your talking about that hollow brass fitting that holds the tube in place. Unfortunatly other than replacing the unit and making sure a flare nut wrench is used in the future I know of no, practical, way to make it pretty again. In cases like this I have found that a Vise-Grip with curved jaws and good sharp teerh will get the things off with little additional damage. Sometimes if the hex is large enough you can fill it down to the next smaller size - either metric or Whitworth. I'm probably the only person in my state with a set of Whitworth flare nut wrenc.. err... spanners so that may not be a good option. In either case the next guy that works on it will probably use a pair of Vise-Grips after he rounds of the smaller size hex with the "correct" size flare nut wrench. |
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