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rfmaster · 02-14-2007, 03:22 PM

Hey

I am looking for Kent Moore J-24187 (or eq.) locking wring wrench used to secure locking ring on a gas tank fuel pickup assembly. I have seen reports of people using two flat blade screw drivers. I rather have correct tool then busting my knuckles.

Kent Moore was purchased by SPX Corporation and they do not offer any sales outside their sales network which provides specialty tools to authorized car dealers. Does any one know if any other tool company produces equivalent tool (J-24187)? BTW tank opening is about 4 inch diameter on my ‘75 tanks.

Thanks for reading
RF

Jonboy · 02-14-2007, 03:31 PM

You can also use a brass drift if you are worried about sparks around the fuel sender retainer. Those are a lot easier to come by. When you are locking/unlocking the ring, there is only about 3/4" of motion. I have always used a flat blade screwdriver with satisfactory results.

Srubydo1986 · 02-14-2007, 03:52 PM

When i did mine i removed the bed (only cause i want to clean the frame up. But the fuel sending was there so it was more of a convinance for me) But i used a flat head screw driver and a hammer. Worked fine for me.

But if ur looking for that tool id true autozone they have a real good sellection of oem tools or they might have one to rent.

79Silv4x4 · 02-14-2007, 04:18 PM

Keep an eye out on eBay. This one sold last month.

piecesparts · 02-14-2007, 08:41 PM

I made my own wrench out of some flat metal and welded it to make the connections to the ring. Nothing more than a big spanner wrench.

02-14-2007, 03:22 PM	#1
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Lock Ring Wrench Hey I am looking for Kent Moore J-24187 (or eq.) locking wring wrench used to secure locking ring on a gas tank fuel pickup assembly. I have seen reports of people using two flat blade screw drivers. I rather have correct tool then busting my knuckles. Kent Moore was purchased by SPX Corporation and they do not offer any sales outside their sales network which provides specialty tools to authorized car dealers. Does any one know if any other tool company produces equivalent tool (J-24187)? BTW tank opening is about 4 inch diameter on my ‘75 tanks. Thanks for reading RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

02-14-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Lock Ring Wrench You can also use a brass drift if you are worried about sparks around the fuel sender retainer. Those are a lot easier to come by. When you are locking/unlocking the ring, there is only about 3/4" of motion. I have always used a flat blade screwdriver with satisfactory results.

02-14-2007, 03:52 PM	#3
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Lock Ring Wrench When i did mine i removed the bed (only cause i want to clean the frame up. But the fuel sending was there so it was more of a convinance for me) But i used a flat head screw driver and a hammer. Worked fine for me. But if ur looking for that tool id true autozone they have a real good sellection of oem tools or they might have one to rent.

02-14-2007, 04:18 PM	#4
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Lock Ring Wrench Keep an eye out on eBay. This one sold last month.

02-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Lock Ring Wrench I made my own wrench out of some flat metal and welded it to make the connections to the ring. Nothing more than a big spanner wrench.



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