I appreciate you watching and happy I could help. I ended up doing a 2nd video showing how to make the bubble flare using a $30 tool vs the $300+ hydraulic tool. If you’re bored and want to check it out, here’s the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rshmqLqQqamrpoU.htmlsi=GTEP5uD2YdYujEWb . Again, thank you for watching and commenting.

Thank you for that! I just watched that video! The hydraulic made a nicer bubble. I don't know how old you are, but maybe 3 or 4 decades ago, there was a tool , I can't even remember what it looked like,, we had one in the shop, not in my own box for me to remember. But, it made a slightly bigger bubble a tad bit further in the tube! On older carbureted cars, sometimes the metal fuel lines already had the type bubble that the hose went over from the factory. But, I guess as times change, so do the less need and disappearance of certain tools! But, when I finally watched your video ( I was just watching to see what this tool done because there is one for sale on marketplace, and I never saw this tool before), that's when I was impressed that you made that bubble,, that is pretty darn good for what I want!! I was watching a bunch of these videos, your was the only one to show the bubble. Now I am wondering if all these kits have that die for all sized lines,, because if I am buying one of these, of course I want one to do it all!! :) So, again! Thanks!! And have a spifftacular day!! @@ogresspeedshop

Happy it could help. I appreciate the feedback!!

Happy it helped you!!

The mastercool kit paid for itself at my last job. We did all custom classic muscle cars with all new and custom fuel systems. I probably made more push lock fitting than flared fittings. If you use them everyday they are worth it for sure. Thanks for your comment and and input on the Dorman products!!

The last time I had to make a new push lock tube to accept those GM nylon connectors I machined a washer the same diameter and thickness as the rusted out factory tube and silver brazed it onto the new line. Took longer but worked perfectly.

That’s a nice upgrade, my buddy over at recycled racing has one with that. Thanks for sharing!!

Have you seen my video where I used a $30 flaring tool from harbor freight to do the same thing. If not, check it out. It can be done without the expensive tool as well. Thank you for watching!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rshmqLqQqamrpoU.htmlsi=Y7UAq249gs95wFfj

It’s been awhile since I’ve had to work on anything too dirty. That’ll change, hopefully soon. I want to start doing some revivals and “will it run” videos once I get fully settled in and find some other projects. Good to hear from ya!!

I appreciate it brother. Hopefully I get a little better the more I do. Still messing up and working on editing. Thanks again!!

Thank you for watching. I love hearing that my videos help people. I appreciate you commenting.

I made this video since you asked about the push lock fittings. I hope it’s what you were hoping for. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to make it better. Thank you for watching and I appreciate the questions. Here’s the new video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h92RgcShz9DJdY0.htmlsi=LA3Ov1dPWs1pWw3t

It’s a Mastercool kit. The design has changed a little since I got mine but it’s basically the same. www.mastercool.com/?s=Flaring+tool&post_type=product

You can accomplish it with the cheap flaring tools you can get at any parts store. If you want to save some money, harbor freight has the manual screw down style that can do the job as well. Just make sure it can do double flares and just do the first step of the double flare.

Not these ones. I did a video video on flaring -AN hard lines. -AN flares are 37° angle for the flare where standard flares are 45°. So it take a special tool to flare for -AN fitting. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9uad7Vqvs67pWQ.htmlsi=dAzWa9jUqfnNxGpv

Pretty much. It’s hard to explain but with this flaring tool you can feel the moment where it hits the perfect spot. There’s pressure and as you squeeze it kinda gives a little and that where you stop. It takes some practice to hit it but as long as you don’t go till it stops it works out pretty good. Just gotta practice.

The mastercool kit can do stainless. Problem with stainless is, it’s kinda brittle and will crack very easily. Just be careful working with it and you should be fine. If you plan on double flaring the stainless though, that’s when you have the most issues with cracking and splitting. I can’t remember off hand but there is a type of stainless that has a different mix of metal that resists corrosion just like normal but is easier to work with. I’m not sure what the stainless lines on your jeep would be like. But the mastercool kit should be able to put a bubble on the line. Make sure you use fuel injector clamps and not just standard work clamps.

Typically this type of flare is used on lower pressure applications. Like carbureted fuel lines and transmission lines. Usually transmission lines put out between 20-30 PSI which i think Is around 2-3 Bar. I don’t know how much pressure a washing machine puts out.

I don’t know if I would trust it for long. It could probably get you out of a pinch if needed… but I’ve never been a fan of fuel injection and hose clamps… atleast not over 40 psi. I know some older TBI systems only ran like 18 and I think it would probably work for that. If you do try that, make sure the hose is rated for fuel injection and you use the fuel injection clamps.

@@ogresspeedshop Yep, was going to use both: correct lines and clamps. thanks for showing us what's possible, and thanks for responding.

Thanks for the comment and suggestion. I appreciate it. I made this video because of your comment and I hope it accomplished how it can work with a manual flaring tool as well. Again, thank you for the comment and for watching my videos. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rshmqLqQqamrpoU.html

If it’s a standard line then you use a regular double flare… if it’s metric then it’s usually going to be a bubble style flare. I could probably do a video demonstrating each one if that’s something that could help you!

Great video believe I need the bubble flair for my 89 Toyota 4x4 3.0 engine but don't have that hydraulic flair tool. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun ps love the firebird

It’ll most likely be a metric bubble style flare on the Toyota. I remember back when I was a teenager wanting one of those trucks. Had a buddy back then.. around 92-93 time frame with one that had a built 350 SBC in it and with somewhere around 4:50 gearing, don’t remember exactly, and he could do wheelies in that thing. Great trucks, if you could keep the rust off of them. Thanks for the love of the Firebird too. I appreciate the comment!!

@@ogresspeedshop ya I've wanted one since my brother had like 6 of them in the 80s 90s I found this one couple weeks ago not running but is pretty much rust free but messed the fitting up on flex line that hooks to fuel pump line nobody has one so I'm thinking just put braided line on hard line n clamps.

Not sure where you got that idea, this kit is about $350. But you can do the same thing with a $30 flaring tool from harbor freight too. Like I demonstrate here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rshmqLqQqamrpoU.htmlsi=_YS7_1nZ2vnQ1ne_

@@ogresspeedshop Fair enough. I stand corrected :). I am a normal guy, so that means I like tools, and I do have a few expensive ones too, but for jobs I only do once in a blue moon cheap tools that make you suffer a bit but get the job done are the way to go. I think I may have misjudged you. Liked and subscribed now 👍

I’m all about cheaper tools for one time jobs as well. After I retired from the Navy, I worked at a custom car shop and we made everything, basically from scratch. The hydraulic flaring tool was a vital investment for the amount of custom brake and fuel lines I made. One of my rules of thumb was, if I had to borrow the tool more than twice it was worth buying for myself. Heck, most of my automotive specialty tools I buy at Harbor Freight. So far it’s rare for me to break anything I get there. I’ve got some crappy stuff that I’ll never use again there too but for the most part, I’ve had good luck. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it!

@@ogresspeedshop Anchors aweigh my friend. EM1(ss) myself👍

Spades or Euchre?

That’s why I did a 2nd video showing how to do the same thing with a $30 kit from harbor freight. If you want, you can check it out here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rshmqLqQqamrpoU.htmlsi=kcyrTaKu83vc8vR1