Had to swap a 6.7 Powerstroke turbo in a tight bay and tried two different wrench sets

The job was on a 2015 F-250 in our shop, and the upper bolts were a real pain to reach. First I tried my old standard length flex-head ratcheting wrenches, but they kept slipping off. Then I grabbed my coworker's set of extra-long, non-ratcheting wrenches he got from Matco. The extra length gave me way more control and torque, and I broke all four bolts loose in maybe ten minutes. Anyone else find that sometimes the simpler, longer tool is better for these cramped diesel jobs?

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alex_hall9111d ago

Man, that reminds me of the time I swore off stubby wrenches for good after fighting a starter bolt.

angela_carter11d ago

Wait, you gave up on stubby wrenches completely? That's a pretty big move, @alex_hall91... I get they can be a pain in tight spots, but sometimes they're the only thing that fits. I'd probably just keep one in the bottom of the toolbox for emergencies.