new SS fuel lines, cannot flare them

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Mar 20, 2012 | 09:03 AM

jtindale

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Tuned

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new SS fuel lines, cannot flare them

Hello,

I got some new 3/8" fuel lines from Inline Tubing and got 1 of 2 all bent like the original. The problem is that I cannot flare the end. I've tried two different flaring tools and in each one the line slips through the flaring tool as you start to tighten down on it with the flaring bit.

I asked the guy at Inline and he said I'd need a hydraulic flare tool to bend these SS lines or he said most people do not flare them at all and just put some hose clamps on over the rubber hose connections.

Looking for ideas. What are you guys doing?

Joe

Mar 20, 2012 | 09:15 AM

OldStyle

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You might try prepping all your lines. Then finding a hydraulic line Co. in your area. Take them there and they can flare them for you.

Other than that try taking some of the scrap and instead of the wing nuts put some real nuts on the tool. Torque as tight as you can without stripping the threads.

Might be worth a shot....

Here's some shops in your area. http://www.yellowpages.com/rock-hill...draulic-repair

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Mar 20, 2012 | 09:25 AM

jtindale

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From: South Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldStyle

You might try prepping all your lines. Then finding a hydraulic line Co. in your area. Take them there and they can flare them for you.

Other than that try taking some of the scrap and instead of the wing nuts put some real nuts on the tool. Torque as tight as you can without stripping the threads.

Might be worth a shot....

Here's some shops in your area. Rock Hill Hydraulic repair | Hydraulic repair in Rock Hill, SC - YP.com

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Thanks OldStyle. The second flaring tool I purchased had nuts on it and while I beared down on it pretty good to get a tight fit the line still slipped out. I'm not sure if they're standard or not but the Inline tubes seem to be pretty thick-walled.

Great idea on calling someone. The first shop I called can do it.

Thanks!

Mar 20, 2012 | 11:20 AM

Ang76F100

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I have a flaring tool from Snap-On that works great at flaring stainless.
Its a "Blue-Point No. TF-528-D". I've just used it a few days ago, flaring stainless lines on one of my cars. Its given me many years of reliable service.