[Shotimes] help with braided AN hose & fittings

[Robert Bruce]

This is one of those "practice make perfect" tasks.  I have assembled many
of these (probably several hundred) hoses and they can still prove
troublesome.  Remember that the collar threads onto the hose with reverse
(right hand) threads.  I clamp the hose in a vise to assembly the ends.
Screw the collar on until the end of the hose just touches the inner seat of
the collar.  Then using lots of lube, thread the fitting into the
hose/collar.  I like using Aeroquip hose lube.

Aeroquip has lots of info that may help at
http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/hose_and_fittings_main.htm
Their performance products catalogue is worth reading with plenty of
assembly info.  Download and save this ....
http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/pdfs/A-SPPE-MC001-E.pdf .

Robert Bruce
93 atx


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Kevin & Cheryl Airth
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 11:30 AM
To: Justin Schick; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] help with braided AN hose & fittings


Justin:
 I had a tough time with this too!  I ended up using my Dremel tool cut off
wheels. Much smaller and easier to control. With the big air powered cut off
wheels I always had a hairs of the braid give me trouble. Could not get a
clean edge to insert the end. Also watch out for scratching the nice
anodized fittings! I wrapped tape around them before using a wrench. I have
seen a no mark wrench for sale too.
.
.



> Actually NOT working on the SHO at the moment, it's doing very well after
the front wheel bearing replacement. Plumbing the fuel system for the
Mustang, and need help. I've never messed with this braided fuel hose and
the pretty red and blue -6 AN fittings before, but am quickly learning why
everyone I've heard talk about it was usually cussing. Anyone have any nifty
tips or tricks? I know I need to tape it before cutting it with a cutoff
wheel, and the tape is supposed to come off before putting the red end on
the hose (which eventually threads into its blue counterpart). This
seemingly straightforward task is proving quite daunting, and any insight
would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Justin
> silver 92 SHO in KC MO (and a few other Fords I play with)
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