The deed is done .........
Cargo Master
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There is a tool for those,mine lives behind the seat in the 350.SHCP1, Pliers, Hose Clamp, Heavy Duty
I knew there was a tool for them, just don't have one and was running out of daylight so I didn't make the trip to Autozone (wasn't sure they would even have one either). I thought I was smarter than that little clamp - almost was wrong!
I will be putting that little beauty on a birthday wish list for sure!
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I hear ya! The main issue I had was the position (inaccessible) of the clamp at the block and the goofy tray the air filter housing sits on. Very awkward. Some needle nose vise grips finally did the job, but my hands were almost not strong enough with the positioning I was in. Should have taken that tray off also ................
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I have fumoto vales in the block - both sides. Made it real nice.
I had them put in when I had the studs done.
I would remove the starter to install the passenger side fumoto valve. It was hard enough to reach in there and connect the drain hose (I have both block drains connected to a drain hose, and I tie them together to one drain location).
I had them put in when I had the studs done.
I would remove the starter to install the passenger side fumoto valve. It was hard enough to reach in there and connect the drain hose (I have both block drains connected to a drain hose, and I tie them together to one drain location).
I have the allen wrench on a socket fitting for my impact gun .... just gotta figure if taking an impact gun to it is a gutsy move or a stupid one
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How wide does yours open up? The clamp on the lower hose has tabs a little wider than 2.5 inches. A similar tool at Sears only opens up 2 inches.
Cargo Master
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I'll check it on the lower hose and get back too you.
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I have fumoto vales in the block - both sides. Made it real nice.
I had them put in when I had the studs done.
I would remove the starter to install the passenger side fumoto valve. It was hard enough to reach in there and connect the drain hose (I have both block drains connected to a drain hose, and I tie them together to one drain location).
I had them put in when I had the studs done.
I would remove the starter to install the passenger side fumoto valve. It was hard enough to reach in there and connect the drain hose (I have both block drains connected to a drain hose, and I tie them together to one drain location).
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