Help with -AN fittings

[Nachtmensch]

ok, so i got the -6 line (stainless braided) and a 90° swivel fitting. i cut the line pretty clean and put the socket part (red nut looking piece) on the line.

i go to force the line on the nipple/90° blue piece and it goes on, but when i tighten everything, it doesnt seal. ive used lots of force to get the line as far up as i can, but this feels like a hopeless cause.

any help/pointers would be awesome.

-kevin

PS: i watched this video, but it sure doesnt seem that easy...

http://www.anplumbing.com/SWIVEL_SEAL_HOSE_ENDS.html

[SoSideways]

Was the -6 line going on a -6 AN fitting?

As dumb as that may sound, could have gotten the wrong fitting or line size.

Sup mang?

[McRussellPants]

probably ripped the rubber.

[Nachtmensch]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Was the -6 line going on a -6 AN fitting?

As dumb as that may sound, could have gotten the wrong fitting or line size.

Sup mang?

hey man, how is it?

yeah that was the first thing i checked. all -6 fittings and the line is also -6.

i figured it out. i ended up clamping the hose in the vice facing upwardwith the red socket where it belongs. i held those in place while pressing down with the blue "cutter" fitting (after making sure it was IN the hose) and rotating that until i reached threads. kept going until i couldnt do anymore by hand, then tightened it with a 3/4 wrench. looks like it will hold. i gave it a good yank for reassurance.

[Def]

There should be less than a 1/16"(width of your fingernail) gap between the ferrule(red thing) and nipple(blue thing). WD-40 works great for lubricating the hose while you're screwing it together. When you get some skillz and lose the n00b status you can do them without scratching the fittings pretty quickly.

[fromxtor]

you could send it to me and have me assemble it at work, w/ my hose assemble machine. I'll pressure test it also for free.

[McRussellPants]

Originally Posted by fromxtor

you could send it to me and have me assemble it at work, w/ my hose assemble machine. I'll pressure test it also for free.

Yeah, that would totally be a good investment in time and money.

[Nachtmensch]

Originally Posted by Def

There should be less than a 1/16"(width of your fingernail) gap between the ferrule(red thing) and nipple(blue thing). WD-40 works great for lubricating the hose while you're screwing it together. When you get some skillz and lose the n00b status you can do them without scratching the fittings pretty quickly.

so what if, hypothetically, there isnt that gap? is there any harm done if the fittings are snugged up (not cranked down) against each other?

this is my first time really using these. and being my fuel line, i dont need it failing on me.

[fromxtor]

Originally Posted by McRussellPants

Yeah, that would totally be a good investment in time and money.

What, I cant do a good deed for a cool guy?

[Def]

Originally Posted by dc2_lsvtec

so what if, hypothetically, there isnt that gap? is there any harm done if the fittings are snugged up (not cranked down) against each other?

this is my first time really using these. and being my fuel line, i dont need it failing on me.

The key is the gap has to be LESS than 1/16". It's fine if you get them cranked all the way down to each other, just make sure you don't strip out the threads, as those aluminum threads on the nipple are not very strong.

[Nachtmensch]

Originally Posted by Def

The key is the gap has to be LESS than 1/16". It's fine if you get them cranked all the way down to each other, just make sure you don't strip out the threads, as those aluminum threads on the nipple are not very strong.

ok sounds good. theyre just snugged up to eachother. you definately made me more confident.

[Nachtmensch]

fuck.

i went to install it, gave it one last firm tug and it came apart.

no way i trust this shit for a fuel line.... what the hell am i doing wrong? i cut it with tape on it, remove the tape, put the red piece over the line, mark the line about 1/8" away from the threads at the bottom of the red piece, insert the blue nipple, press really hard against eachother trying to keep the mark where it is supposed to be, screw the line in as a whole, and it comes apart....

http://www.holley.com/data/TechServi...20Assembly.pdf


EDIT: nvm, looks like you cant let the socket turrn at all by hand. had to force it to turn by only touching the hose, nothing else.

EDIT EDIT: still leaks. im just going to buy a pre-made -6an hose and say fuck it.

[Nachtmensch]

ok, im a dumbass

i figured out why it's not sealing.

i have the Earl's Speed Flex hose... found out it's for brake lines usually and requires special fittings, not the standard swivel-seal fitting.

stupid me for not reading everything

[2Slow40]

At least you figured it out man.

[McRussellPants]

They don't make -6 Speed Flex.

You'd never get brake line hose onto a standard fitting anyway.

Probably Ultraflex or one of the other crimp fitting Teflon hoses.

[Nachtmensch]

Originally Posted by McRussellPants

They don't make -6 Speed Flex.

You'd never get brake line hose onto a standard fitting anyway.

Probably Ultraflex or one of the other crimp fitting Teflon hoses.

EAR-610006ERL

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

so am i safe to assume i am ok without teflon coating for a fuel hose? thats why i went with the hose i did. but i guess its more so to prevent brake fluid from soaking in.