Put the nut on the line, then the ferrul (ball), insert the line into
the fitting, and then gently tighten the nut down. Do NOT use a lot
of pressure...just slightly more than hand tight on the nut otherwise
you'll crimp the line and won't get an accurate signal.
- Bernd
On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:44:56 -0400, crash2000@sympatico.ca ("Punch")
wrote:
>
>installing a boost gauge in my car, how the heck does one use a compression
>fitting?
>
>I have the fitting with the hole in it for my 1/8" nylon line,
>
>there are three parts a nut a small ball and the T the nut attach's to.
>
>how does the hose lock into this fitting?
>
>thanks
>punch
>
>got pics or a webpage explaining this simple thing would be great.
>
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