In a message dated 12/29/2005 11:55:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
13brv3@bellsouth.net writes:
Spent yesterday configuring my oil system on the RV-8. I should
have heeded Rusty's warning on those "Easy push-on oil line
fittings" The Summit description says "no more busted knuckles trying to
assemble oil lines". Ha! I'm an FAA "standard 170 lb pilot"
but that is not enough force to put on those blasted fittings. Anyone
know a trick to make them easier to put on?
Screw a long male fitting into the open end of the "B" nut. If the fitting
is a 90 degree, screw in the long run of a bulkhead 90. If its a straight hose
end, screw in the short end of the bulkhead 90. Make it tight and use it as a
handle.
Wrap the hose with rags to make a large diameter handle.
I lube up the hose ID and the fitting barbs with wheel bearing grease, and
have had no failures up to 100 PSI oil pressure with big spikes.
Get the first barb started into the hose. Get a good grip. Put your wrists
between your knees.
Hook your ankles together and squeeze with pectorals and straighten your
legs out. The fitting goes right in.
Or, teach the system to a real big guy (or girl, but don't tell anyone) and
have them do it.
It is impossible to get the hose off once installed. It must be cut off. I
discard the little dress up sleeve. They are too thin and cut things. They get
bent and look like crap. Just grind the end of the hose dead square on the
side of a grinding wheel. It looks fine.
Or see if the hose shop will do it for you. Fitting orientation can be
changed after assembly.
I have a pair of shoes that weigh 170. I weighed 170 when I was 13. Eat
something.
Lynn E. Hanover