Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 we have a couple of generators that provide electricity for our stage fans (at least two in each building). I find that they are easy to start but I don't have enough strength to open the large gas caps on top. I found a a common oil filter wrench will just fit on the cap and does the trick. Now it's easy/peezy to open and close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Get a strap wrench instead. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I just had this problem this Monday after several tornadoes in the Chattanooga area left us without power for four days. I hadn't thought about one of my oil filter wrenches, but I used a similar wrench that has a rubber strap that has an adjustable length. I felt like a total "wussy" because attempts to remove the cap by failed while I was being "supervised" by the wife. Lumpy was faster on the draw than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Yep...strap wrench for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 had the oil wrench -- would have had to buy the strap wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 For the money this is a life saver. Okay, that’s an exaggeration. It’s darn handy to have around... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-Strap-Wrench-H8STRAPWR/300117125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 20 hours ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: I just had this problem this Monday after several tornadoes in the Chattanooga area left us without power for four days. I hadn't thought about one of my oil filter wrenches, but I used a similar wrench that has a rubber strap that has an adjustable length. I felt like a total "wussy" because attempts to remove the cap by failed while I was being "supervised" by the wife. Lumpy was faster on the draw than me If the wife wasn't there it would have just come off like the cap on your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Howdy, Where were you two weeks back? I had a jar that wouldn't open. Ive been opening jars a LONG time and this one was tough. I finally just gave up. A rarity for sure. I never thought of my filter wrench..... Next night my upper back hurt so bad I couldn't sleep. Over a week with my back hurting even with pain meds. Finally its decided to ease off and I got a decent sleep last night. First decent sleep this month. But its been a weird month anyhow.....I guess. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Here is another solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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