surely dylan still needs jen's?  i'd *hate* to meet your
supplier(s)...no doubt they'll be *damn* grouchy after you braze them
on, and even grouchier when you grind them off.

ouch!  and on a frydaye, too!

bill
'87 syncro westfalia
santa cruz, ca

On Friday, August 16, 2002, at 09:31 AM, Matthew Pollard wrote:

> i think i'll try to braze a few tits to a pair of channel locks.
> Quicker
> and cheaper. ANd if it doesn't work i'll grind them off.
> -matthew
>
>> There is a special set of pliers with little 'nipples' that fit the
>> orifice on those snap rings. The pliers come in two or three sizes.
>>
>> Swipe a couple of pairs next time you're at the dealer, or ask your
>> 'Snap-on/Cornwell/Mac" tool guy. Owning a pair or two will make hose
>> replacement a pastime to enjoy, rather than a bothersome nuisance.
>