{"id":41441,"date":"2017-07-06T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=41441"},"modified":"2017-06-29T10:03:58","modified_gmt":"2017-06-29T17:03:58","slug":"plumbing-101-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/plumbing-101-part-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbing 101: Part 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-41441-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/lead.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41458&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Click Here to Begin Slideshow\\n\\nOver the past four issues, we examined AN hose, hose ends, various fuel components and so on. Once you have the key components determined and the mounting points figured out, you can turn your attention to assembling hose. In this segment (and the next one) we\\u2019ll take a step-by-step look at how to assemble Perform-O-Flex hose and Swivel Seal fittings.\\n\\nAssembling Earl\\u2019s Perform-O-Flex hose and Swivel Seal fittings is very straightforward. You just can\\u2019t take shortcuts \\u2013 otherwise you can end up with a leaking fitting. During the assembly process, you have to be careful so that you don\\u2019t damage the fittings, leave unsightly (and potentially faulty) gaps and generally make a mess of the fittings and your fingers (cut braided hose is sharp)!\\n\\nAs we pointed out in the earlier segments of this series, there are several different types of hose ends available today. One is a tapered style while the other is a cutter style. The cutter style (such as the Earl\\u2019s Swivel Seal fitting shown in the accompanying photos) is assembled in a slightly different manner than tapered style hose ends. Most knowledgeable folks in the racing industry will tell you that the cutter style hose end is more secure than the tapered style. There are a few differences in assembling various types of hose ends; however, cutter hose ends are almost as easy to assemble as the tapered style. In case you\\u2019re wondering, the system shown in the accompanying photos works for both cutter and tapered style hose ends.\\n\\nProper tools and supplies are also important when assembling hose ends. You should use a proper set of AN fitting vice jaws (Earl\\u2019s Performance has a nice one, P\\\/N 1004ERL). This tool locks the fitting in place without damage, allowing you to properly engage the fitting threads. Another tool you might consider is the Koul Tool. This is a unique tool that\\u2019s easy to use. It allows you to insert the hose end socket into the tool and twist in the hose, and socket assembly is complete in less than 10 seconds. It also saves your fingers from sharp cuts on the actual hose.\\n\\nWhat follows is a step-by-step look at assembling hose and hose ends (we\\u2019ll start with this issue and finish it in the next one):&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/1.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41446&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;These are the two types of hose end generally available: Earl\\u2019s hose end at the top is engineered with a \\u0026#8220;cutter,\\u0026#8221; and the other is not. On the outside, both types of hose end look pretty much the same.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/2.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41447&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;This is an Earl\\u2019s Swivel Seal hose end with a \\u0026#8220;cutter.\\u0026#8221; It\\u2019s designed to physically slice into the inner hose liner, which in turn makes for a more secure hose engagement. They\\u2019re slightly more difficult to work with. Keep in mind that if you must remove the fitting, the hose will need to be shortened.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/3.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41448&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 3&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;In contrast is a tapered hose end. With this setup, the hose slides over the nipple and is fastened by the thread compression. These hose ends are definitely not as strong in terms of connection as a cutter hose fitting.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/4.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41449&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 4&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Prior to slicing a piece of hose, wrap it tightly with duct tape and clamp it in a vice.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/5.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41450&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 5&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;There are a lot of ways to cut braided Perform-O-Flex hose. This is my personal favorite: A 4-1\\\/2-inch angle grinder with a cut off wheel installed.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/6.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41451&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 6&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;You can see how clean the cut is here. If there are stray stainless strands following the cut, dress the hose lightly on a bench grinder.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/7.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41452&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 7&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Koul Tool makes a neat tool for assembling AN hose. There are several different kits available.  This example covers the most common sizes (6AN, -8AN, -10AN).&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/8.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41453&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 8&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;To use the tool, disassemble the hose end. Note the red circle. That\\u2019s a spacer that may be required for certain hose ends with short sockets (not necessary for Earl\\u2019s hose ends).&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/9.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41454&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 9&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Fit the Earl\\u2019s socket inside the plastic tool as shown.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/10.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41455&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 10&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Close the plastic tool and add a small amount of grease to the taper in the tool (at the point where the hose enters the tool).&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/11.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41456&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 11&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;At this point, clamp the Koul Tool into the Earl\\u2019s aluminum vice jaw set and simply twist the hose into the hose end socket. The process is much easier than you\\u2019d think, too.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/07\\\/12.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;41457&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5 12&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Plumbing 101: Part 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Next, push the hose into the socket until it reaches the threads as shown in this photo.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Wayne Scraba shows you what kind of plumbing you should run on your ride in part 5 of this 8 part series.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":41458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5028,5008,17,11,3470,4879],"tags":[281,5303,4888,4764,321],"class_list":["post-41441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fuel-delivery","category-engine","category-guest-column","category-how-tos","category-news","category-slideshow","tag-how-to","tag-plumbing","tag-slideshow","tag-tech","tag-wayne-scraba"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/lead.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-aMp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41441"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41462,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41441\/revisions\/41462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}