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Subject:Re: how 2 block fuel lines ?
From:vanagon
Date:February 04, 1996 12:09AM

At 1:35 PM 2/3/96, Berry Kercheval wrote:
> >>>John W Clark said:
>   >      I'm looking for an alternative to pencils for blocking the lines.
>
> I tend to use phillips screwdrivers, or 1/4 inch extensions.  If you want
>to be
> really fancy you can get some metal rod of the correct diameter and cut a
> couple of  4-6 inch pieces, file the ends smooth, and use them. Tighten 
the
> clamps down again
> if you're going to leave it like that for an extended period.

Drift punches work well, too, because many of them have tapered shanks.
 -Tim Parker
93 EV GL
60 Singlecab
29 Model A Ford