Re: how-to for compression fittings?

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (fasstdak@swbell.net)
Date: Fri Oct 03 2003 - 12:23:23 EDT


Should be an 1/8" ferrule. That's standard size on most boost/vacuum
gauge lines.

- Bernd

On Fri, 03 Oct 2003 11:12:31 -0400, billday@consolidated.net ("Bill
Day") wrote:

>
>Yes punch, these are intened for only one time useage. just take a pice of
>the line over to napa or some other parts store and you should be able to
>get proper replacements very cheap $0.25 each or so.
>
>Bill Day
>
>billday@consolidated.net
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>>
>> ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:so0onvcqs7cmj8e1cq99n2qfq3s0c465f4@4ax.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > 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.
>>
>> these ferrul's, are they a one time use item, i bought this used and the
>> line doesn't fit into the ferrul?
>>
>>
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