75 Dart Swinger Transmission to Radiator lines wont come off

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JTNorton

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1975 dodge dart automatic
I cant get the trans to radiator lines to budge without moving the line itself. Tips, tricks, or advice?
I got a new radiator and would really like to be able to put it in.
 
I have had that happen to me. I had to use 2 wrenchs, 1 to hold and 1 to turn.
 
Heat always works for me

MAP torch?
Because that's what I'm gonna use.
Thanks, I don't know why this thought process didnt occur to me.
Does the big nut unscrew seperately from the plug screw?
I can't get that figured out. I'd cut it if could.

I have had that happen to me. I had to use 2 wrenchs, 1 to hold and 1 to turn.

Tried that, it's either turning the whole line, or both the plug and the line. If I try to hold it, the plug's bolt pattern starts to strip.
Sad day. Ima try the MAP torch.
 
ALWAYS use two wrenches

Yea, and preferably line wrenches.:D

If need be the ends of the line can be cut with a tubing cutter and the fittings in the radiator can be replaced with compression union type fittings.
These are what I used when I swapped the lines and fittings from 5/16 to 3/8.
Been about a year of daily driving with zero problems with them.

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