Need Help with Push Lock Fittings & Hose

[Zack]

I started running the fuel lines last night, and got a little frustrated.

The -10 connections went on with no issues, but the -8 is another story.

Is there any tricks or tips to get the hose fully seated on the fitting? Seems the straight fittings are easier to get on, because you can place them on a flat surface and push down on the hose. The angled fittings are a bitch!

I sprayed some silicone on the hose, that didnt help!

Can I use a heat gun on the hose to make it more pliable?

Any help is appreciated.

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[Bigturbonotch]

put the hose in some hot water and let it sit for a little while, silicone spray will help as well.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

^ That works or a heat gun works as well. I did mine all with a heat gun and Aeromotive lube/sealer.

I can't believe you got a fitting in with out heating it up. I had to push damn hard on mine with the hose heated.

Also, for the angled fitting I used a vise. Open the vice so that the vise does not clamp the fitting but the ledge of the fitting would sit on the top of the vise. So the fitting was supported on both sides while you were pushing the hose down on it.

 

[Shane97Cobra]

I dunked mine in hot water and they pushed right on.

 

[Zack]

^ That works or a heat gun works as well. I did mine all with a heat gun and Aeromotive lube/sealer.

I can't believe you got a fitting in with out heating it up. I had to push damn hard on mine with the hose heated.

Also, for the angled fitting I used a vise. Open the vice so that the vise does not clamp the fitting but the ledge of the fitting would sit on the top of the vise. So the fitting was supported on both sides while you were pushing the hose down on it.

I was pushing so hard I got a headache...

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I was pushing so hard I got a headache...

haha ok. Well try the heat gun or hot water then. You will have much better luck.