Fuel Line Flaring Kit?
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33IMP
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I had a craftsman kit, back when craftsman was still american made. 50% success rate. Bit the bullet, and bought a blue point (snap on). 100% success rate. I generally dont buy snap on, i dont think the added value justifies the added cost, but in this case, it certainly did.
As to what? A double flare or a bubble for a hose
The best I ever bought many years ago and still use it over all others I had purchased since is KD tools from the 70's Still have it.
33IMP
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I assumed you wanted a double flair for a hard line. If all you want is a fat spot for a rubber hose, even a horror freight should be able to do that.
I use and recommend the 6502 OTC kIt.
Imperial Eastman is what I sold for 28 years. The new hydraulic kits are the bomb. Expensive though.
Use a double flare kit and make a bubble with the starter die. Practice on a tube and change the length and compression distance . I do it with mine and got it down to a perfect hose bubble. Practice makes perfect.
This one.
Russ Roth
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I totally agree on the hydraulic. My old KD would not work on 3/8" steel anymore (old) and bought a new NAPA tool after trying another brand. Neither worked so I bit the bullet and bought a a hydraulic one. Absolutely NO comparison. Perfect every time, fairly expensive but worth every last dime, IMHO. On the road for next several weeks and can't recall what tool I bought.
What Steve said in post #11. The first step of a double flare is the hose barb. If it's something you're only going to use once or twice, get one from Harbor Freight. If you think you may use it some more, step up and get a better one.
Russ Roth
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Tried a HF one first and it nor the NAPA would hold the tubing in place to make the flare. And I had them cranked as tight as possible. Cranked clamp sides completely together tight and flat. I have been down this road more than once. I needed double flare but you might get away with the bubble portion OK with that style. BTW, the hydraulic I bought has complete replacement parts list with it too.
Yes, they sure are nice. Matt has one where I go help him with mechanical work in the body shop from time to time. I've used it a good bit.
pishta
I know I'm right....
HF one...take the 2 halves of the fixture and run them over a piece of sandpaper, get them nice and flat and even take a thou off, then use them chucked in a vice! The little screws never got mine tight enough for me. Also dont try it on OEM metal brake line. It will bugger up the cone. The newer softer brake lines are OK. Dont know why they made the press cone out of low grade metal but you could turn one in a lathe if your equipped.
It would be better to borrow the tool from the local Snap-On guy....
O'Reilly Auto Parts, rents them, bring them back and you get your money back.
jbc426
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On a related note, the fuel injection clamps and EFI rated rubber hose is typically a much better grade of components compared to regular Hygear clamps and rubber hose.
The EFI clamps tend not to cut the hose and create an more secure seal.
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