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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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alright i have the russle 10an for return and 4an for feed steel braided lines for turbocharger. i also have the -4 and -10 straigh auto fit. which are like these

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10301

i cant seem 2 get the steel braided lines 2 fit into the fittings......... i am using the ends that they gave me. Should i cut about an inch off and the start from there?

Also what do yall use 2 cut these steel braided lines?

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i dont know but i will like to know
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Maybe I'm missing something here, but it sounds like those fittings are for hard line tubing, not braided line.
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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You are correct. The fitting in the link are for Hard tubing not braided line. As for cutting the braided line, I used a grinder with a 4 inch cut of wheel. It works great.
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Originally Posted by wickedred
You are correct. The fitting in the link are for Hard tubing not braided line. As for cutting the braided line, I used a grinder with a 4 inch cut of wheel. It works great.
so what should i use 2 connect my steel braided lines 2 everything? what fittings? **** this sucks
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so what should i use 2 connect my steel braided lines 2 everything? what fittings? **** this sucks
I just finished mine... I used wd-40 and used a socket to spin them on worked great. the wd-40 makes them go right on. Make sure to tape the ends with masking tape but only wrap it like twice or it will be to thick. I used a saws all and it worked great. Just take your time.
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Why tape them? I know theyre taped for shipping and so you dont cut yourself. Any other reason why? I took the tape off one of my ends and didnt have any problems.
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Why tape them? I know theyre taped for shipping and so you dont cut yourself. Any other reason why? I took the tape off one of my ends and didnt have any problems.
Well it keeps the ends from fraying (sp) while you try to slide the hose ends over the braided hose etc... And it does help if you get the correct hose ends LOL! Just had to give you guys a hard time. There is a first time for everyone its a great learning experience.
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Well it keeps the ends from fraying (sp) while you try to slide the hose ends over the braided hose etc... And it does help if you get the correct hose ends LOL! Just had to give you guys a hard time. There is a first time for everyone its a great learning experience.
yup just learning. going 2 the hydraulics store 2moro they supply aeroquip. lol ive had so many people come up 2 me already talking **** about why im putting a turbo on a blazer i cant wait 2 get done and running 350whp

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I just finished mine... I used wd-40 and used a socket to spin them on worked great. the wd-40 makes them go right on. Make sure to tape the ends with masking tape but only wrap it like twice or it will be to thick. I used a saws all and it worked great. Just take your time.

cool im gonna use a cutting wheel. so tape the ends up hit it with WD40 and slip it in cool. thanks yall sorry for the noob **** but hey i am one so
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Number 1 get the right fittings. 2nd spend the $36 to buy this cutter. No WD4000, no tape, cuts the lines like butter, doesn't flatten or fray the lines. This will make your build a looooot easier.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

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Originally Posted by Navy David SS
Number 1 get the right fittings. 2nd spend the $36 to buy this cutter. No WD4000, no tape, cuts the lines like butter, doesn't flatten or fray the lines. This will make your build a looooot easier.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

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I have that cutter and it works great, but a super high speed cutter wheel & tape works almost as well
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That cutter is just a cable cutter from Home Depo or Lowes...
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