"Drophead" spanner

[derrynoose]

I don't know the correct name for it but I am looking for an open-end spanner, one where the open end, instead of being in line with the rest of the spanner, is at a lower level. There is a right-angled bend in the handle, in fact. I want to operate in a recess which will not accept a straight spanner. The nut is at the end of a pipe so I can't use a socket. Does anyone understand my explanation, and is the item readily available? Thanks.

[jomifl]

I don't understand why you cannot use a socket spanner with an extension (If necessary). Are you saying that access to the top of the nut is blocked?

[TWR]

Open ended ring spanners.

[Buenchico]

Google 'offset spanner'.

[derrynoose]

I have a problem with air in the fuel line which occurs intermittently. The air can be bled out (similar to bleeding the central heating boiler) by slightly slackening the nut on the injector pipe and cranking the engine. The presence of the pipe makes the use of a socket impossible. The job can be done with a straight spanner but is awkard.

[bednobs]

earch for offset spanner

[derrynoose]

Was replying to jomifl when TWR and Buenchico's replies came in. Offset spanner sounds right. I didn't know about open-end ring spanners so will investigate both. Thanks to all!

[jomifl]

I think I understand now.. there is a type of ring spanner with a built in rachet, these would be useful if you only have a small arc of movement, but you still have to get them over the nut..

[SkellieMonster]

There is such a thing as a 'crows foot' witch has an open ended spanner at one end, but has a square drive shank for use with a socket set on the other.

Draper and I think Kamasa make them.

[AlBags]

Open ended ring spanner? lol

That's like saying a Metric Adjustable.

[AlBags]

You can get a split ring spanner yes .. for tube connectors.

[TWR]

Id expect an answer like Albags Trim, after all he is the expert!!

[TWR]

Are there any Qualified Fitters on here? no I don't mean clever @rses! that could give the correct term used for this tool other wise someone may start crying?

[Graham-W]

AIBags is referring to these open ended ring spanners. http://www.drapertool...ut-spanners-3809-0000

Perhaps the op means these. http://www.drapertool...bstruction-3814-62337

[Ankou]

you could fill your boots here. seems expensive for a one off fiddly job though.

http://www.primetools...page=products&cat=172

[SkellieMonster]

I am A Quality Mechanic! And I have the worn out tools to prove it! :-)

http://www.uktools.co...e-metric-p-40940.html is more like I'm thinking

[Ankou]

me too, but i've got worn out knuckles and lumps of skin missing from several places.

[Graham-W]

Ah. Just noticed it was open ended spanners derrynoose was after. Maybe something like this. http://www.primetools...info.php?product=5543

[ChuckFickens]

If I've read this right...

Last time I needed to do something like this I used a standard offset spanner http://www.toolbargai...mm_448167-500x500.jpg And ground a split in the ring part to enable it to be slipped over the pipe.

[Ankou]

or this sorta fing.

http://www.primetools...info.php?product=4724