Warning: "redesigned" Russell fittings
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And shady shops use them to repair brakes lines at over 1000psi frequently and they often hold. We're not talking about the handful of installs and experiences you've had with them. The ratio of issues with the push lock fittings is tiny compared to trouble free installs
The point is they arent rated to hold the pressure and shouldnt be used in that application
The point is they arent rated to hold the pressure and shouldnt be used in that application
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And shady shops use them to repair brakes lines at over 1000psi frequently and they often hold. We're not talking about the handful of installs and experiences you've had with them. The ratio of issues with the push lock fittings is tiny compared to trouble free installs
The point is they arent rated to hold the pressure and shouldnt be used in that application
The point is they arent rated to hold the pressure and shouldnt be used in that application
To each their own, I've had good experience with the "not rated" compression fittings, sounds like you haven't, or are just basing your opinion on published ratings.
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Street & Performance uses the swagelocks on all their installs, were not talking the brass hardware store variety of compression fitting. I would put 10-1 odds that a Russell fitting would fail before a swagelock compression fitting. Put a swagelock stainless steel compression fitting in your hand and take it apart and see how it is made and that it not only uses a ferrule to help seal but also a collet. If installed properly, there is no way that it will leak or fail, hence the price of about $35.00 each.
With that said I have and am using both the new Russell style fitting at my fuel rail and the Swagelocks on my fuel pressure regulator on my swap with over a couple thousand trouble free miles.
With that said I have and am using both the new Russell style fitting at my fuel rail and the Swagelocks on my fuel pressure regulator on my swap with over a couple thousand trouble free miles.
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You would think if it was the fitting's fault there would be a lot more of these threads popping up, especially after the first run of fittings with the plastic retainers that would not let the line seat into the hose end body
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Even if it is installer error this is a good warning to those using this fitting to check them regularly.