AN Fuel Line fittings tools?

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MPTech

Member # 032
GCC Member
Location
St. Louis (south county)
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Patterson
Before I plunk down $150 for AN fittings tools that I'll probably use 1 time (looking for: AN hose cutting shears, Aluminum wrench for 6AN fittings, Aluminum Vice Jaws).
Does anyone in the club have AN Fuel Line fittings tools that I could borrow / rent?

PS, I hate assembling AN lines/fittings ;) getting ready for bloody fingers
 
Mark,
I have a set of aluminum vice jaws you're welcome to us
 
I have the KoolTools vice pieces to help assembly and the an wrenches. Your welcome to borrow any of them.
 
What did everyone use to cut braided Stainless Steel lines? I'm actually planning to run braided nylon, but I know it frays as well and the PTFE is pretty tough too. Last time I had some braided SS lines done, I had Old Dog assemble them. I've seen videos using a cold-chisel and some videos recommend a couple wraps of painters tape, cut with a dremel cut-off wheel, then remove tape down to one layer. Other option is their hose-cutting shears. $65 for 2 cuts is a little pricey.

Rich has been busy spending my money this winter! I'm not going to have any allowance left for GAS!
 
Impressive! Club members have ALL the speciality tools needed and willing to lend to Mark P…. Very nice indeed! Sadly I sold most of my speciality tools sometime back 😎😳🤝
 
Decided to try Amazon. Found the Adjustable AN wrench (Amazon's Choice) for less than half the price. Ordered it.
Still searching for something to cut the hose.
Dan, I might take you up on the vise clamp.
 
I did the painter's tape and Drexel cutoff wheel. It eats the cutoff wheel but works and is cost effective. Every line on my car I did myself using the same method. Tape, cutoff wheel, Kool Tool with proper size and AN wrenchs
 
  • I use tan masking tape to wrap, not duct tape. Duct tape is too thick to fit thru the fitting.
  • Dremel the cut. Get the Dremel Quick Connect cut-off and wheel since the wheel is slightly larger and easier to get a square cut.
  • Do multiple cuts around the perimeter, you can't cut straight thru and get a good/square cut
  • When done, run you finger over the cut (lightly, don't get stuck and don't raise up a strand) looking for any strands that are sticking up. Trim them off with the Dremel wheel before trying to insert
  • Put the nut fitting on the hose, then use an awl to spread the braid enough that the tulip can be inserted onto the teflon. If it doesn't sit square, you won't get a good seal
 
Thanks for the detail Paul, that's kind of what I had in mind from the videos. I had frustrating results years back when I did fuel lines.
I'm looking at Hot Rod Fuel Line: AN PTFE lined Nylon braided hose, not the SS stuff, but similar tools and installation process. I'm waiting to here back from them to finalize my order and place it. They are out-of-stock on some items.
 
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