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3/8\" Drive 7/8\" Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrench - Sunex Tools

Part #: 970818

Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 970818
  • Drive Size: 3/8 inch
  • Wrench Size: 7/8 inch
  • Tool Type: Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrench
  • Weight: 0.5 lbs
  • Dimensions: 2.45 x 2 x 0.55 inches

Key Features

  • Crowfoot Design: Engineered for superior access in confined or hard-to-reach areas where traditional wrenches cannot fit.
  • Flare Nut Configuration: Specifically designed to grip multiple sides of a flare nut, reducing the risk of rounding and damage to fasteners, particularly on soft metal lines.
  • 3/8" Drive Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with standard 3/8" drive ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches, providing versatile application and leverage.
  • Durable Construction: Built to withstand rigorous use in professional and DIY environments, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.

Applications

The 3/8" Drive 7/8" Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrench is an essential tool for working with various tubing and line connections. It is commonly used for:

  • Automotive Repair: Ideal for servicing brake lines, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and power steering lines.
  • HVAC Systems: Facilitates work on refrigeration lines and air conditioning fittings.
  • Plumbing: Suitable for tightening or loosening compression fittings and other line connections in plumbing applications.
  • Industrial Maintenance: Applicable in machinery and equipment where precise torque application on flare nuts in tight spaces is required.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Access: Solves the common problem of accessing flare nuts in cramped engine compartments or behind fixed components, significantly expanding usability compared to standard wrenches.
  • Prevents Fastener Damage: The specialized flare nut design provides a secure grip, preventing the stripping or rounding of delicate brass, copper, or aluminum fittings.
  • Increased Leverage and Control: When paired with a 3/8" drive ratchet or extension, it delivers superior leverage and allows for accurate torque application, improving both safety and efficiency.
  • Versatile Use: This single tool addresses a wide range of tasks involving flare nut fittings, making it a valuable addition to any mechanic's, technician's, or DIY enthusiast's toolkit.

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  • Model: 131302
  • UPC: 061336402869
  • Manufacturers Part #: 970818
  • Manufactured by: Sunex Tools
  • Also Known As: SU970818, SU970818, SUN970818, SUU-970818

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 07 February, 2012.