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Kenneth · 10-21-2003, 10:00 AM

So what's the magic with removing the trasmission oil line from the transmission of '76 305 elky? hhmm, I don't know the model of the tranny, but it's a standard AT. It looks like you need a special tool, some kind of open socket because you can't get a wrench or anything around the bolt from the side and the top face has the line coming out of it.
I'm puzzled?

**Captkaos** · 10-21-2003, 12:18 PM

You need a Line or flare nut wrench. It is an box end 6 point wrench with one of the sides missing.

Kenneth · 10-21-2003, 06:05 PM

hhhmm, I'll have to take another look but I don't think I had space to use a wrench like that. there doesn't seem to be room to move a wrench sideways. hhhmmm

phantom dually · 10-21-2003, 07:10 PM

I think this is your only option.

7T7 · 10-21-2003, 07:24 PM

It is a be-otch to get to those tranny fittings.
Trust Chris on the line wrench. You don't want to round them puppies rounding off. Try reaching up from behind the tranny. It's ackward but you seem to have more room to get some leverage. once you have them loose you can use a regular wrench.
Also If you have a torch and a spare line wrench, heat it up and bend it so it is easier to use.
You should see all the single purpose tools I have custom bent.

Slonaker · 10-21-2003, 08:41 PM

Maybe a crowfoot flare nut wrench?

Slonaker

79Silv4x4 · 10-22-2003, 08:02 PM

Slonaker's got it--you need the crows foot wrench--at least in my experience.

Kenneth · 10-23-2003, 12:58 PM

yeah, the crows feet look like they'll work fine. Unfortunately Sears doesn't carry them in the store, so I just picked up 11/16 flare nut wrench. I'll give it try and then see if I need the crows feet version. Thanks for all the help!
by the way, where could you get the crowsfeet flare nut socket thing?
I don't know of general online tool supply stores.

78SilveradoSWB · 10-23-2003, 01:57 PM

Try Harbor Freight online, they have low cost tools.
www.harborfreight.com.

crackajacka · 10-23-2003, 03:31 PM

ive always just used the flare nut wrench without a problem i dont know guess thats just my luck tho

Slonaker · 10-23-2003, 05:21 PM

I bought the crowfoot version at Harbor Freight Tools. Their tools are not good quality, but very inexpensive. The quality is usually good enough for a "use it every few years" tool.

Slonaker

10-21-2003, 10:00 AM	#1
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	Removing Transmission oil cooling line So what's the magic with removing the trasmission oil line from the transmission of '76 305 elky? hhmm, I don't know the model of the tranny, but it's a standard AT. It looks like you need a special tool, some kind of open socket because you can't get a wrench or anything around the bolt from the side and the top face has the line coming out of it. I'm puzzled?

10-21-2003, 12:18 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You need a Line or flare nut wrench. It is an box end 6 point wrench with one of the sides missing. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-21-2003, 07:10 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I think this is your only option. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-21-2003, 08:41 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Maybe a crowfoot flare nut wrench? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-23-2003, 01:57 PM	#9
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Try Harbor Freight online, they have low cost tools. www.harborfreight.com. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

10-21-2003, 06:05 PM	#3
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	hhhmm, I'll have to take another look but I don't think I had space to use a wrench like that. there doesn't seem to be room to move a wrench sideways. hhhmmm

10-21-2003, 07:24 PM	#5
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	It is a be-otch to get to those tranny fittings. Trust Chris on the line wrench. You don't want to round them puppies rounding off. Try reaching up from behind the tranny. It's ackward but you seem to have more room to get some leverage. once you have them loose you can use a regular wrench. Also If you have a torch and a spare line wrench, heat it up and bend it so it is easier to use. You should see all the single purpose tools I have custom bent.

10-22-2003, 08:02 PM	#7
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Slonaker's got it--you need the crows foot wrench--at least in my experience.

10-23-2003, 12:58 PM	#8
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	yeah, the crows feet look like they'll work fine. Unfortunately Sears doesn't carry them in the store, so I just picked up 11/16 flare nut wrench. I'll give it try and then see if I need the crows feet version. Thanks for all the help! by the way, where could you get the crowsfeet flare nut socket thing? I don't know of general online tool supply stores.

10-23-2003, 03:31 PM	#10
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	ive always just used the flare nut wrench without a problem i dont know guess thats just my luck tho __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

10-23-2003, 05:21 PM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I bought the crowfoot version at Harbor Freight Tools. Their tools are not good quality, but very inexpensive. The quality is usually good enough for a "use it every few years" tool. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado



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