a pair of heavy wire cutters (aka dikes) cut the long ways across the
crimp and then a slight twist will do it.

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Mon, 15 Jul 2002, Miguel Calvin wrote:

> A fuel line from the top of the tank to the left expansion tank is leaking.
> How do I remove the crimp style clamps that secure it?  The one where the
> hose attaches to the main tank is in a really tight space. i tried wire
> cutters, but no go. Is there a trick to this?
> --
> Miguel
>