Push Lock hose/fittings

[TahoeTim]

The key is the vice jaws. Summit Racing makes a set of jaws that fit the fittings. I have used them on several race cars and on my Zenith 601. I used a dab of 30wt oil and push them on in one motion. My race cars were high temp oil lines with very high pressure. I'm more into aluminum flared fittings and hard lines now but I still use push lock for fuel lines and oil cooler lines.

I did find this neat tool while looking for a photo of the jaws. I might have to buy one of these babies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQMpcZNpOjQ

[jrevens]

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I did find this neat tool while looking for a photo of the jaws. I might have to buy one of these babies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQMpcZNpOjQ

That's a great looking tool. If a guy was doing a lot of hoses it would really be nice... I'd like to have one anyway.

[colospace]

My old wrists are still feeling the stress from working those hoses on. If I had any more to install, I would certainly like to have that tool (or maybe John will get one ). I did not find who actually sells it though.

[kmach]

I have that tool . I got it from Murdock Industries, they are an Aeroquip source. I did get it a couple or so years ago. It only works for straight fittings.

I did get a set of an jaws for in the vise that hold any an fitting , they allow you to use some body weight. I got those from the local auto speed / performance shop.

[TahoeTim]

It reminds me of another forum I participated in years ago. We had special tools that were donated by a member and passed around to other members for the cost of freight. It was a cool idea.

[jiott]

Don't forget about the resources of your local EAA chapter, which many of us belong to. You just put the word out to the chapter about what kind of tool you need and it is surprising how often someone has it to loan; sometimes homemade but usually very ingenious.

[bumsteer]

FYI Summit Racing has the cool tool for $43.97

Rick

[peanut]

The only way I have been able to do it is to start the hose on the push lock barb and throw the assembly in to the deep freezer for a while, take it out shove on and sometimes a second freeze was required, to get it to go on all the way, but sure ain't coming off again without a blade that's for sure..
The fitting shrinks and the rubber don't bite as much I guess, but it worked for me..good luck

I can't believe that. I've plumbed many race cars with push lock stuff. Heat and compliance are your friend. Please make a video of you cramming rock hard rubber on that fitting.

[P Johnson]

Do you use hose clamps on the Push Lock fittings as I read somewhere they were not required, I am concerned about the heat when used in the oil system as I used boiling water to install them.

[jrevens]

Do you use hose clamps on the Push Lock fittings as I read somewhere they were not required, I am concerned about the heat when used in the oil system as I used boiling water to install them.

When used with the correct hose, no clamps are used or needed. If you’re a belt and suspender guy, I don’t think it hurts to use a clamp too.