Push-Loc Hose

[Shelton_Barrs]

So what the trick to installing the push-loc hose ends? What kind of lube do you use? I can get it almost all the way in but cabn't get it to go the last 3/16" or so....bought the stuff thinking it would be weasy than braided, unless I am missing something with getting the hose ends on correctly I will stick to braided in the future...

[Jim Monson]

Ok, I'm going to get teased for this answer. I use vasoline. Somtimes I'll use my heat gun to soften the line up a little before I press it on the fitting.

[Scott Sparks]

Thats very brave of you Jim ...................















................but he wants to put the hose on not... get it off:rolleyes:








sorry couldnt resist

[1slow305]

I use 30w. Dont know if im suppose to, but it works and my stuff isnt falling apart... Slides on nice and easy...

[Bigtime]

I use a heat gun and oil also.

[Shelton_Barrs]

Thanks for the replies, will give the heat gun a try when I get home later in the week.

[LTLHOMER]

I use trans fluid and brute strength...sometimes put a block of wood down and push against it from on top.

[mikes]

Hi, while this may seem silly...while trying to asseble fragola -6 hose I found the only thing that worked was...stick the hose in boiling water for a min or two and lube the fitting with dish soap....take the hose out of the boiling water and instantly push it on the fitting and dont stop!! I tried oils, grease, my heat gun etc etc and that trick worked the best for me time after time....Good luck!!

[Shelton_Barrs]

Jim,
Tried the vasoline and heat gun...works great! Might give the boiling water and dish soap trick a try next time....\
thanks for the help,
Shelton

[Jim Monson]

Glad it worked.

[LTLHOMER]

You guys afraid of a little hard work? I don't workout for a week after assembling a bunch of those hoses...lol

But you can be sure I'll be trying those tricks the next time! haha

[Robert1320]

Carb Cleaner in the hose and on the fittings. It drys quick and no need to wash out the hoses later.