Push Lock hose/fittings

[Av8r3400]

+2 on hot water (with a couple drops of dish soap).

[kmach]

I have never used any soap or lube on the hose or fitting , I haven't found it necessary .

[TJay]

Just out of curiosity is that method better than using AN fittings and braided hose? Is there pros and cons of this push on hose?

[TahoeTim]

I prefer the pushlock system. The braid is more difficult to cut cleanly.

[Mcslamma]

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

[colospace]

Well, finally got all the Push Lock fittings installed. Soaked the hose ends in boiling water for 5 minutes and used dishwashing liquid on the fitting barbs and a little in the hose end. Still took some mighty pushing and a little "fixture" to help steady the 90 degree elbows. Makes for a real clean fire sleeve installation. Somewhat intrigued by the freezer approach, but I was in get it done mode rather than experimenting.
Turns out that I will have to remove the oil cooler to install the fittings into it anyway as the 45 degree fittings will not clear the engine mount to turn them (at least in my installation, your results may vary).

[charosenz]

Photos of this type of push lock fitting would be appreciated. I'm new to all of this and I suspect this is in my future.

Great thread.

[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.