How do you cut Braided fuel line and put AN fittings on.
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How do you cut Braided fuel line and put AN fittings on.
I tried to put the An fittings over the line that Nasty cut, and they will not go over the steel braiding. I recut it with a cut off wheel on my dremmil tool, and they are worse.
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yea, i use electrical tape. some use duct. wrap it like 3 times, ( prolly once or twice with duct tape)cut with a cut off wheel on a grinder.or use your cut off wheel on your dremmel. if it starts to frey even a little, you are fuct. gotta do it again or it will never fit into the fitting. its a bitch to do, but it will go in.
a chop saw is the best tool to use but i didnt have one.
a chop saw is the best tool to use but i didnt have one.
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I followed these instructions: http://www.holley.com/data/TechServi...20Assembly.pdf , using a 32 teeth per inch hacksaw to cut the braided hose.
It actually worked out great
It actually worked out great
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The dremil did not work, frayed the **** out of it. I did tape it with electrical tape. I have access to a chop saw @ work. Just have to wait till tuesday. I have a friend who does a lot of it too. I may need to get his help.
I may look for that Koul Tool.
I may look for that Koul Tool.
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If you do a lot of braided stainless, this tool is well worth the $36...
From Summit Racing:
Braided Stainless Hose Cutters, Maximum 12 AN, Each
Cut braided stainless steel hose the easy way.
These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
From Summit Racing:
Braided Stainless Hose Cutters, Maximum 12 AN, Each
Cut braided stainless steel hose the easy way.
These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
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got a hand grinder? go get one of those thin 4 in. ( and get more than one, as you'll prolly **** it up.)diameter cut off wheels for it. it works great. go slow and straight. its best to clamp it down in a vise or some **** like that. be careful, use the grinder guard and glasses.
wrap tightly with electrical tape, 3-4 times. cut in the middle of that.
to fit into the fitting afterwords, u may have to unrap a layer or 2 of the tape. force that bitch in there. it wont work if there is any fray.
wrap tightly with electrical tape, 3-4 times. cut in the middle of that.
to fit into the fitting afterwords, u may have to unrap a layer or 2 of the tape. force that bitch in there. it wont work if there is any fray.
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get a good pair of these http://www.zenithair.com/kit-data/ra/images/elect11.jpg they should cut it without a problem... or possibly a pair of tin snips...
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Originally Posted by Mercer Motorsports
If you do a lot of braided stainless, this tool is well worth the $36...
From Summit Racing:
Braided Stainless Hose Cutters, Maximum 12 AN, Each
Cut braided stainless steel hose the easy way.
These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
From Summit Racing:
Braided Stainless Hose Cutters, Maximum 12 AN, Each
Cut braided stainless steel hose the easy way.
These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Electrical tape,cut off wheel,leave tape on when putting on the fitting=done.
Best way to do it, you can use a light oil to lube it up to make things easier also. Thats how we do it on airplanes also but we pull the tape off.
Make sure the line is mounted in a vise also.
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When you put the fitting on, star by putting it on the hose at an angle, then squeeze the end of the hose and stick it into the fitting so none of the braided steel gets hung up. Once it's in there, the red part is threaded and you twist it counter clockwise until you can see that the red fitting is as far on as it will go. Then thread the blue part in and use two open end wrenches to tighten it.
It's not as hard and complicated as people make it out to be. Take your time and do it right.
Also, -8 and -10 is so much more easier to work with than -6 and smaller.
It's not as hard and complicated as people make it out to be. Take your time and do it right.
Also, -8 and -10 is so much more easier to work with than -6 and smaller.
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Originally Posted by b00sted
When you put the fitting on, star by putting it on the hose at an angle, then squeeze the end of the hose and stick it into the fitting so none of the braided steel gets hung up. Once it's in there, the red part is threaded and you twist it counter clockwise until you can see that the red fitting is as far on as it will go. Then thread the blue part in and use two open end wrenches to tighten it.
It's not as hard and complicated as people make it out to be. Take your time and do it right.
Also, -8 and -10 is so much more easier to work with than -6 and smaller.
It's not as hard and complicated as people make it out to be. Take your time and do it right.
Also, -8 and -10 is so much more easier to work with than -6 and smaller.
Last edited by lethal93ta; 09-10-2006 at 06:51 AM.