What is the best way to install the slotted bypass hose fittings:confused:? They are a real pain, and I was wondering if there was a special tool ( i.e. socket ) to install them?

Thanks.

Dan, They make Drag link sockets which might work. Here's a link http://catalog2.genpt.com/catviewer15/(vcv1fe45d3re4145rfc2t4b5)/Catalog/DetailAggr.aspx?An=0+59999+2999999+109999&A=NHTNS91_0006400803&ShowPics=1

I measured the 3/4 #NS91 for you. It's 3/4 wide by 0.1195 thick (almost 1/8 )

The above link dosen't work. Go to napaonline.com and search the part number to get an idea. Line code is NHT

What is the best way to install the slotted bypass hose fittings:confused:? They are a real pain, and I was wondering if there was a special tool ( i.e. socket ) to install them?

Thanks.

Have you considered a line wrench.


Rocky

hes talking about this one !

hes talking about this one !

and they're a pain....

I wonder if they make a slotted bit that fits a ratchet thats big enough to span that slot?


Rocky

If you can find someone that does plumbing work you might try to borrow an internal pipe wrench.
Mike

Here's a picture of the Drag Link socket. NAPA NS91. I'm sure Craftsman also makes them.

This may sound crude.But I used a 1/8th piece of scrape steel plate, stuck it in the two slots griped it with a pair of vice grips and turned plate like a srewdriver to screw mine in(LOL)

Just put a large flat bladed screwdriver through both slots perpendicular to the fitting and turn. With the great deal of the leverage you'll have, be sure to not overtighten it and break something.

No special tool needed!

I think I just used a small piece of 1/8" steel plate with some vise grips on the plate for leverage.

I would start by putting teflon tape on the fitting and hand tightening the fitting. I would next put a piece of rubber on the fitting and gently tighten with a small pipe wrench. It does not take much to tighten. Jerry

In the past I have used two flat blade screw drivers, insert each blade into one of the slots, cross them in an 'X' and twist the fitting in. With proper sealant the fitting doesn't need to be overly tight to not leak.

410 Channellock pipe wrench pliers will grip ANYTHING.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/cha410.html

Short flat bladed screwdriver did the trick, they're in, and no leaks after a test run.

Just put a large flat bladed screwdriver through both slots perpendicular to the fitting and turn. With the great deal of the leverage you'll have, be sure to not overtighten it and break something.

No special tool needed!

I have with a square shaft I found @ a local hardware store. Tightening those fittings is about all I ever use it for:D