Parking brake knob

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Owens"
wrote:
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
>
> wrote:
> > It's easiest from below the dash, it is open to the bottom. The
> hard
> > part is swinging the wrenches, a crow's-foot tubing wrench on a
> short
> > extension makes it work.
> >
> > Opening the front panel doesn't help, you can barely see it from
> the
> > front. Similarly, opening the top of the dash gives a good view of
> the
> > valve, but the fittings are on the bottom & side. Leave the dash in
> IMO.
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
>
> Jeff,
>
> I know what a crow's-foot wrench is...by tubing wrench do you mean a
> flare nut wrench?

Jim,
That's exactly what it is. It's a 6 point box-end wrench that's
been cut enough to slip the tubing through so you can get a good grip
on the flare nut, usually brass and soft. The tubing wrench is made a
lot heavier on the end to keep it from opening up under a lot of stress.
I've used the craftsman brand in the past and found them to fit
too loosely to be any good. The Snap-On brand is a tight fit and
works well. Haven't tried any other brands, but when you find the
right one it will fit snugly on the nut.
>Is this a shop fabricated tool, a Snap On goodie or
> an off-the-shelf item from Sears, Napa or...?
Uh, yeah. ;o)

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska--Huskers

Host for the August 7 Nebraska Parking Lot Rally
>
> BTW, our parking brake is now working - 'Bird is going into the shop
> next week. Last mechanic who cut a water line to get the parking
> brake
> to work was fired. Seems he wasn't qualified!? I'm hoping the new guy
> can service the air dryer without disconnecting the LP tank :^0
>
> Jim Owens 77 FC33SB (Gas)
> Lake of the Ozarks, MO