fuel lines & hose barbs

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fuel lines & hose barbs

#1 Post by old jim » Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:56 am

Anybody have a tip or two on getting fuel lines onto
hose barbs??? Thanks, old jim

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Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

#2 Post by killerkernrich » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:05 am

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Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

#3 Post by tracker2 » Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:54 pm

You can also warm the hose in hot water for a few minutes. Go-Jo handcleaner works also.

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#4 Post by tuned » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:44 pm

Warm the hose. Cool the barb. Lube with plain water with a dab of dish soap.
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Re: fuel lines & hose barbs

#5 Post by old jim » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:53 pm

The Admiral's hair dryer saved the day. Thanks, old jim :)

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