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If it feels like it might round off. You will be able to tell by seeing the wrench move but the metal line fitting is not moving and if you remove wrench you will see the sharp corners starting to round. Use a good small vise grip and get it tight on two flat spots and when you go to loosen, do it quick. Not a little pressure at a time, jerk it quick. When it breaks loose, remove the vise grip and use your wrench to remove the rest of the way. When you tighten back in to the new hose fitting you should be able to tighten enough for no leaks but always double check all threaded fittings for leaks when you finish the job.
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Are the slide bolts threaded? I mistakenly loosend one on the upper left side...but is doesn't seem to tighten??

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Question:

Are the slide bolts threaded? I mistakenly loosend one on the upper left side...but is doesn't seem to tighten??

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Like James is saying. The rear outer bolt threads in to the slide and that slide will just spin in place without holding it with a wrench. Sorry to James and you for the unclear and short reply. I spent so much time at my American Legion this weekend that when I got back to the forum I had 25 "Alerts" to deal with. Old age is catching up to me. :confused:
 
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No worries...James was spot on. Once I got close enough I saw the flat spots on the slider side for the wrench. I was able tighten and finish everything up...i am back on all fours. Thanks for all of your guidance. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions!!!

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So tell me. Did the clips come off ok and the metal line fittings break loose ok? Did you have to use any vise grips on them or the wrenches broke them loose with no rounding?
 
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You know...sometimes I have to step away and them come back at things!!! They both came off exactly as you said to do...i was able to break the nut loose on the steel line pretty easy on both sides..no need for vise grips.

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