BX25 BH Hose Tool Suggestion

[Artisan]

Sup All! I am the proud new owner of a BX25. I have all of 4-5 hours on it and I see a hydraulic leak . The posistioning of the flare nuts on the BH control valve is so close together it is nuts. I went searching for the right tool, I think I found it but I seek re-assurance, tell me YES, that is what I need please, see below. OR please tell me what is a better tool!

Here is a couple of pictures of the work area with the arrows pointing at the leaker.

They are all suspect now and I want to tighten them all up. It is insanely tight. I need to buy the right tool one time. Can anyone hands down tell me if THIS SET will do me or do I need to buy a dedicated Wrench, SNAP ON, Crowfoot, Flare Nut, 11/16", 12-Pointer . Snap On wants almost 32 bucks for one lil wrench, I found THIS set at sears for 80 bux.

 

[radioman]

I havent tried to see if my straight flare wrench will fit in that space on my BX24 but this Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
would be a better option.

 

[Artisan]

I havent tried to see if my straight flare wrench will fit in that space on my BX24 but this Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
would be a better option.

Thanx Radioman, but the BX25 has American size hose ends, specifically 11/16" where I am in issue, PLUS, I seriously doubt, I mean Majorly doubt 6 point will be of any use at all, 12 point will even be tough, BUT SOEM HOWEVER, I like that set!

 

[hizoot]

I recommend the 6 point....12 point will tend to slip and round the shoulders of flare nuts. I know its going to be tight,but if anyway possible,use the 6 point as its really no fun to replace either.

 

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[AxleHub]

Thanx Radioman, but the BX25 has American size hose ends, specifically 11/16" where I am in issue, PLUS, I seriously doubt, I mean Majorly doubt 6 point will be of any use at all, 12 point will even be tough, BUT SOEM HOWEVER, I like that set!

Of many tool brands of wrenches, working on my Honda rider was quite challenging. in both metric and sae, I found open end wrenches by GearWrench to be a great choice. they have a "thinner" sizing to access easily and with less movement. At the same time, they handle like heavy duty product. they also have "wobbles" for sockets and adjusting angle open ends for offset work. better yet, you can find product at ACE or other hardware stores. they get in areas others won't and don't bend your wallet into a pretzel. just IMO

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Sup All! I am the proud new owner of a BX25. I have all of 4-5 hours on it and I see a hydraulic leak . The posistioning of the flare nuts on the BH control valve is so close together it is nuts. I went searching for the right tool, I think I found it but I seek re-assurance, tell me YES, that is what I need please, see below. OR please tell me what is a better tool!

Here is a couple of pictures of the work area with the arrows pointing at the leaker.

They are all suspect now and I want to tighten them all up. It is insanely tight. I need to buy the right tool one time. Can anyone hands down tell me if THIS SET will do me or do I need to buy a dedicated Wrench, SNAP ON, Crowfoot, Flare Nut, 11/16", 12-Pointer . Snap On wants almost 32 bucks for one lil wrench, I found THIS set at sears for 80 bux.

I used to work the refrigeration trade in my younger days. Flare nut wrenches mentioned elsewhere are the answer. They come in 6 point and 12 point. Use the 12. We used them on copper and brass and did not have a rounding problem. The length of the wrench is engineered to give you the approx right torque with one hand. Always use a back up end wrench on the other side or you may create another leak in the process. Space the two wrenches a couple inches apart and squeeze with one hand. If it doesn't tighten and stop the leak something else is wrong. Take it apart and inspect. Factories leave strange results sometimes. We worked in tighter place than you show and refrigerent leaks easier than Hyd fluid as it is a gas. I have 300 hrs on my BX25 and have not found a leak yet that I did not create by not getting the QC locked in right and you do not want to know all I have done some might call abuse. I am sure glad I kept those wrenches all these years, use then on all types of flared and compression nuts.

Ron

 

[Willl]

How much room between the nut itself and the one next to it ?