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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: pink aar on May 29, 2018, 04:51:14 AM

Title: fuel line question
Post by: pink aar on May 29, 2018, 04:51:14 AM
I bought some 5/16 fuel line from a vendor ( rubber KV stamp). When applying the clamp it is still loose. Is their anyone else that has had this problem??
Title: Re: fuel line question
Post by: 303 Mopar on May 29, 2018, 05:13:18 AM
I use worm clamps and make sure it is positioned over the metal piece you are clamping to, otherwise it will leak.
Title: Re: fuel line question
Post by: screamindriver on May 29, 2018, 08:34:04 PM
The correct installation tool will keep the center crimp from bulging up like your pic...Making a tight,concentric seal in the process..Here's a pic of a properly crimped keystone clamp note the flat crimp..Don't feel bad everyone has tried using whatever pliers they have laying around to get it done..Some get lucky and some don't....
Title: Re: fuel line question
Post by: 73440 on May 30, 2018, 03:45:36 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T83W2QrYGbM

Is there a slightly smaller clamp size that will help ?
Location of the clamp to the inside of the serration is important seems .
Title: Re: fuel line question
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on May 30, 2018, 04:12:28 AM
Quote from: pink aar on May 29, 2018, 04:51:14 AM
I bought some 5/16 fuel line from a vendor ( rubber KV stamp). When applying the clamp it is still loose. Is their anyone else that has had this problem??

looks like an improper crimp tool to me, start there. I prefer the style that keeps the top of the flange flat.