how to cut braided fuel line?
put duct tape around the hose where you plan to cut and go to town with a dremel or cutoff wheel. If you use a dremel, use the fiber cutoff wheels, not the composite ones...
That's how I did mine, anyways.
That's how I did mine, anyways.
I bought the Summit/Jeg's special cutting tool for braided line, and I've had the best luck so far with wrapping the line in electrical tape before cutting (I've use masking tape as well).
i wrap it with teh thinnest tape i can find. Usually scotch tape as its strong but super thin. reason for the thin is so that when it comes time to put the fitting over the hose it doesnt get bound on teh thick tape.
Then i put it on a metal surface like the flat spot on a vise and i use a sharp chisel and happer to cut it. This way it gets cut in 1 fast blow so that i donesnt have a chance to fray. It works everytime.
Im sure everyones way works but i havent seen a cuttin toool that is good enough to get through teh briaded line without frayin the hell outta it. GL man
John
Then i put it on a metal surface like the flat spot on a vise and i use a sharp chisel and happer to cut it. This way it gets cut in 1 fast blow so that i donesnt have a chance to fray. It works everytime.
Im sure everyones way works but i havent seen a cuttin toool that is good enough to get through teh briaded line without frayin the hell outta it. GL man
John
I wrapped mine super tight with duct tape cause I didn't have any electical handy and used a reciprocating saw with a brand new blade on it, clamped it in a vice to keep it steady, didn't fray on me.
Used duct tape, then a dremel tool. Then took the tape off. Dip the end of the hose in some oil (goes in much easier) and just carefully rolled it into the fitting. This way was the only way that worked for me. I tried several other approaches that didn't work..
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Originally Posted by longboard
Excellent, outstanding, and many thanks!!! One more question if I may. Must you crimp(?) each fitting?
-B
Just got done cutting a bunch of them. I used a large set of klien cable cutters. They cost $58 dollars at lowes but it made my life a lot easier. One quick clean squeez per cut and a perfectly clean cut on each one. They aren't made for steel though so I'm not sure how long they would last before they become too dull. Don't forget the electrical tape.
