[s-cars] Flaring Fuel Line Problems

[Sean Douglas]

> Is this flaring setup designed for the tube diameter you are 
> using.  As 
> I recall the fuel lines on our cars are metric and just a few 
> thousanths 
> smaller than the counterpart SAE English sized tubing.  If the clamp 
> portion of the kit is not ground enough between the two parts 
> that hold 
> the tube, it will slip.  Also, these parts need sharp grooves to hold 
> the tubing.  Maybe if you gound it a bit it would be better.


Yes, this tool is designed for 8 mm tubing and it has the sharp grooves
to hold it in place. I think it's a matter of quality and perhaps the
tolerance is not close enough.

I may try the Snap-On one that Steve Eiche suggested.

Thanks,

Sean