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i bought 10 an line and aeroquip fittings i think it goes over the braided stainless but every time i cut it the stainless flares out any ideas? the line i bought off ebay it had none reusable fittings on
davis419b
07-19-2007, 07:28 PM
ZANO : You first have to put tape around the hose tightly were you are going to cut it ( Duct tape or black electric tape ). If you have an air cut - off wheel with a thin blade it works best. Mark and cut in the center of the tape you put on. Sometimes i have left the black tape on to keep it from freying and had no leaks. Also spray WD-40 on the fitting & the inside of the hose. You must hold the hose tightly in the hose end while you screw the fitting in. It is a B$#@h but take your time. GOOD LUCK!!!!
davis419b
07-19-2007, 07:29 PM
Be sure to wash your new hoses out really well before you put them on!!!
i cut them with black tape on its like the lines to big its goodridge line. also the aeroquip fittings don't screw on they have barbs inside so you just push the hose inside i find that kind of strange if i cut the stainless off the hose it works good but i don't know if it would hold and it looks terrible any other ideas can this AN line be different .
bbchevy
07-19-2007, 07:58 PM
Sounds to Me like you have PushLock Fittings?Every AN Type of Fitting that is on the market is a 2 Peice Design,and the Innner male Part is Threaded,and the Nut will have inner threads!
Later
G 8)
jbsjunk
07-19-2007, 08:10 PM
Sounds to Me like you have PushLock Fittings?Every AN Type of Fitting that is on the market is a 2 Peice Design,and the Innner male Part is Threaded,and the Nut will have inner threads!
Later
G 8)
+2 Either wrong hose, or wrong fittings.
This is what you have...
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/aer-fbm1532_w.jpg
This is what you need...
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/aer-fbm4034.jpg
i have the bottom one the part that goes over the hose has barbs inside. the inter piece has threads part #fcm1014 10 straightaqp hose ftg
jbsjunk
07-19-2007, 08:21 PM
Ok, I get what you're saying now. The barbs are inside the nut. What works for me when assembling hose ends is make a clean cut, spray as bit of lube into the fitting you push the hose into before you screw it to the fitting, you really have to push and wiggle it to get it to seat all the way. More lube on the threads when you put everything together and screw it together till the nut and fitting are approx 1/16" apart. Flush it out and install.
but the problem is i can't get the braided line inside the fitting do you mean lube the stainless braides? because thats what i can't get over top
jbsjunk
07-19-2007, 08:34 PM
Like it was said above, try to keep the tape on after it's cut, and make sure the tape is tight, it'll help. Or else, you could use a hose clamp to cinch the braids together so they can be pushed inside the nut. As you work the hose/braids inside, move the clamp back till it's not needed. As you found out, it can be a PITA.
their is something else wrong i also have some 8 an fittings with 8 an hose i bought from summit it pushes right on. this 10 an won't even start i push my guts out with fitting in vise and it won't even start. i think its this hose i got off ebay its goodridge hose for nascar had 10 an crimped fitting on it i think its bigger than regular 10 an hose .
when i cut the stainless off its pretty tight even just on the hose.
jbsjunk
07-19-2007, 08:59 PM
i think its this hose i got off ebay its goodridge hose for nascar had 10 an crimped fitting on it i think its bigger than regular 10 an hose .
I figured the makers had a standardized bit for all hoses/ends, but I guess not. :(
I try to keep with the same maker for hose and ends. Hope you get it sorted out. :)
just went to a sight that sells goodridge fittings and hose it says fittings are not compatable with other brands so most likely hose isn't either well i guess i'll go buy more hose thanks guys zano
bjuice
07-20-2007, 07:18 PM
ZANO-..if you pay the shipping charges to and from. YOU send those hose and fittings to me..i will put them together for you and send them back...if your interested in this pm me and i will give you my address...it would be much cheaper than buying new hose or fittings.....you don;t have to worry about me screwing you everyone knows me here..been here going on 5 years....
Brian
signsbyesa
07-21-2007, 04:33 AM
i tell you i can not stand the braided hose always had trouble never
worked like the magazine showed always had leaks, so now
i go socketless and never had a problem and i like the reg. blk hose
the braided looks to fancy for me, i don't like any chrome in my
motor just horse power, bjuice is a good guy to help out, bet he
already showed his daughter how to cut the hose, i could never get
the braided hose to work always leaked :cry:
bjuice
07-21-2007, 06:18 AM
How did you guess ???..LOL :D :D :D
brian appreciate the help went to keystone yesterday and picked up new hose. i brought the goodridge with me i purchased on ebay. its a larger diameter outside keystone is our local drag shop they couldn't get it on either . i would have to purchase goodridge fittings to make it work. i'm going to put it back on ebay. but specify you must use goodridge fittings. thanks again zane
Robert1320
07-29-2007, 03:27 AM
TTT for Brian offering to help!!!
The biggest problems I have seen with S/S braid and fitting is the market is flooded with cheap off brand junk. Stick to a brand name quality product. It is not worth the frustration.
Good Luck with your project!