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AN Hoses, Pain in the Ass |
Mblizzard |
Jun 10 2017, 06:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I had forgotten what a pain it is to work with braided SS hoses. Looks awesome but what a bitch to work with.
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VaccaRabite |
Jun 13 2017, 10:57 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,458 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't know how you are cutting the hose, but I found that a sharp hardened hose cutter DRAMATICALLY reduces the frustration and finger punctures that normally goes with putting AN hoses together. They do look really good once together.
Zach |
mepstein |
Jun 13 2017, 11:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,308 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't know how you are cutting the hose, but I found that a sharp hardened hose cutter DRAMATICALLY reduces the frustration and finger punctures that normally goes with putting AN hoses together. They do look really good once together. Zach 3' pneumatic tool with a thin cutting wheel. Wrap hose in tape. Takes 10 seconds. We just leave the wheel on the tool all the time so it's always ready and available. The nice thing about the koul tool is you can even use a hose with a frayed end. I just shove it in the tool with a little lube and the hose slides right into the fitting. It makes a novice like me, look like a pro. I had Ben build my tank with metric threads but ended up getting adapters to go A/N. it's so much easier than metric. The fittings are available everywhere and in every different style possible. The next car I do will have black fittings. I'm not a fan of the blue and red. I didn't know black was an option when I ordered what I have now. |
Mblizzard |
Jun 13 2017, 12:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I don't know how you are cutting the hose, but I found that a sharp hardened hose cutter DRAMATICALLY reduces the frustration and finger punctures that normally goes with putting AN hoses together. They do look really good once together. Zach 3' pneumatic tool with a thin cutting wheel. Wrap hose in tape. Takes 10 seconds. We just leave the wheel on the tool all the time so it's always ready and available. The nice thing about the koul tool is you can even use a hose with a frayed end. I just shove it in the tool with a little lube and the hose slides right into the fitting. It makes a novice like me, look like a pro. I had Ben build my tank with metric threads but ended up getting adapters to go A/N. it's so much easier than metric. The fittings are available everywhere and in every different style possible. The next car I do will have black fittings. I'm not a fan of the blue and red. I didn't know black was an option when I ordered what I have now. Agree on the cut off wheel! Also I found that GOOD duct tape is a must to use on the cut area. The tighter you can pull it the better. May come back and do other fuel lines with the SS but I will need a few years so I can forget the punctured fingers! |
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