russel push loc fuel line help
 

I am switching my steel braided line to the blue russell push loc is there an helpful hints to installing the fittings to the hose I went on utube for russell fitting and so the person using this handy little tool that press the fitting right into the hose in s matter of seconds no bushing yr guts out tring to get them the thing they dont offer one in there catalog and I have been all over the internet tring to find may just b looking in the wrong just dont know :15:

Re: russel push loc fuel line help
 

i put some assembly lube on them first, it helps a bit. Put the fitting in a vise (use soft jaws if you have some) and push like heck on the hose!

Re: russel push loc fuel line help
 

I do the same thing that badcoupe stated,but I also use a heat gun on the hose to soften it up a bit.It doesn't take much heat and seems to help the hose slip on much easier.

Speedway Motors sells a tool that works.

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Thx I will try that I tried useing motor oil on the hose and fitting. I get I to the second barb and it will not go any further

I Stick the end of the hose in boiling water for a couple minutes to warm it up. They normally slide together pretty easy after that.

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I will check out speedway motors dont mind doIng one or two lines but I have 3 cars that I have to replumb thx

I use either STP, or chain lube, and put a straight fitting in the swivel, and they push on pretty easy, but with that many, the tool might be a smart move! Bob

Re: russel push loc fuel line help
 

A bit of heat and some DAWN dish soap seams to work wonders.

Like drcracer said. Get a hot plate and a small pot of water. I've done all my push lock with boiling water and it makes it much easier. The heat gun will work but you have to be careful not to damage the hose. The best part is you don't need the tool or anything else. Good luck