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first AN fitting, help me |
machina |
Jul 25 2004, 09:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
what a bitch these things are.
my first -6 fitting, didn't get the end cut 100% square, just a little off. Does this need surgical precision or is close enought OK? Next blunder, got 1/16" of "push out" as I threaded the nipple in. Can this really be done with 0 push out? Can I use this fitting splice as it is described above or should I keep practicing? Any tips? BTW, I am using a 3" cutoff wheel to cut the hose, the hacksaw blade technique was impossible, frayed like crazy. thanks, dr also, now I see why I need to get some Aluminum AN wrenches, scratched up my new fittings already. |
ArtechnikA |
Jul 25 2004, 12:52 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
wrap the end of the hose tightly with racer's tape. use a SHARP 32-tpi hacksaw blade. a long time ago i bought a tube cutting vise, has a clamp to hold the tube and a set of saw guides to make the cut exactly square. it was expensive then but i have used it successfully for many years - definitely got my money's worth... if i can find it again i'll post a picture - it's not where i thought i stashed it...
you'll still need to clip a FEW frayed strands with very sharp shears. i used moly-based assembly lube when assembling fittings but use some kind of good lubricant. 1/16" isn' really cause for heartburn on a -6 fuel fitting. Summit has good deal on aluminum Bonney wrenches and has finally (YAY!) come out with an all-aluminum adjustable wrench. |
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