Thread: tool to remove a 'fitting'

Others who have described the procedure on the net do not seem to have needed any special tools, one stated that he just used an open end spanner. Cutting a socket might mean the socket walls will expand due to lack of support, an impact socket would be better if it will fit as the walls are far thicker.

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

Others who have described the procedure on the net do not seem to have needed any special tools, one stated that he just used an open end spanner.

I can't see how you could use an open ended spanner, as I tried that first. There is simply not enough room to gain enough purchase to undo it. I got about 1/8 of a turn and that's it....
Maybe others found the fitting came loose after it moved that much. The one I did get undone ( it took some damage doing it ) took a full turn before it could be turned by fingers alone.

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

Cutting a socket might mean the socket walls will expand due to lack of support, an impact socket would be better if it will fit as the walls are far thicker.

I agree, cutting a socket might allow it to expand unless I cut just enough out to get purchase.......
An impact socket may not fit due to the wall thickness....


I made some 1mm shims today and bought another 17 mm socket, so will try it tomorrow.

Steve

If it were me, I would simply shape a suitable piece of 10 or 12mm flat bar into a spanner, drill a 17mm hole and then build up two flats with a welder in the appropriate places and finish them with either a file or a die grinder. If you can't use a spanner type piece due to space then weld a this piece as described onto the end of a socket. Job done. You could even use a suitable open end spanner, ground to achieve clearances with the end closed in for strength.

I've done this job and the tool worked well.
I glued ( so I didn't damage the socket with heat and because it was quick. ) in two 1 mm shims inside a 17 mm socket.
Very snug fit and it needed to be. One of the fittings was very tight.

Steve

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Well done Steve.
A tricky one solved relatively easily

Phil

Good job.