Jimbo1367

As the title says. I got a Summit brand 37* AN flare kit. In the instuctions it states to follow the picture. It appears that the tubing is flush with the flare bar. I tried it once and it barely made a flare. It didn't appear to push the tubing down (slip). I would imagine the flare should be aproximately the size on the flares on my male unions.

Can someone confirm this? Pic possably? Yes I looked on Youtube. I want to make sure my tubing has the propper sized flare before I waste what little spare time I have.

Thanks for any help guys!

darren roar

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i bought the same tool. i clamped it down as hard as i could and left just a lil bit stick above the bar. as long as the flare doesnt interfere with the threads u should b fine.

garys 68

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I did the same thing, left a little of the top exposed. No leaks after 5 years.

79LS1FOX

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Dont forget you need to use the tube sleeve along with the single flare, thats what makes them work and seal so well.

-TheBandit-

iTrader: (1)

As others said, you may need some stick out to get enough material for a proper flare. You also need to install the nut and sleeve onto the tube before forming the flare. Generally speaking if the flare OD fits inside the nut , it is not too big.

I use a Ridgid 41162 "377" flare tool. It works great.

Jimbo1367

Thanks for the replies guys. I already tried it with alittle more stickout the next day. as you all mentioned, it worked. I DO feel like a idiot though. I have problems with the very basic tasks. LOL

thanks again guys!!!

Tramminc

How hard is it to bend?

Doug G

I used a tubing bender...worked fine.

Jimbo1367

The RUSSEL alum. tubing bends VERY easy. I have varous benders, but just using my hands works great.