Date:         Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:53:22 -0600
Reply-To:     BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
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From:         BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Follow-up  RE: fuel lines; the injector side
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Well, I finally found time to test the FI connection on the injector. I
applied over 80psi and tried pulling it off while I also applied a heat gun
to it that was so hot it started melting the injector connection. IT did not
come apart. I found this to be amazing. 80 psi is well over the 30 psi that
the system is running on and if your injector starts melting, you have more
than a leak to worry about. It kept and maintained 80 psi with no leaks. The
only other symptom I did not try was to include some vibration. The FI hose
was cut stright and smooth. The old ring was not bent or corroded but was,
in fact, in excellent condition. When removing the old hose, the cut was
slow and across diagonal. You want no mars on the surface. The hose was
pressed all the way on.

I also checked with local mechanics and asked what they would do. In every
case they would NOT reuse the ring and go for the clamp. They were also
amazed at my results. Maybe next time I'll use clamps as this would be
easier and faster.

Bill  VWWESTY           "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
'85 GL [*Magic*Bus*]           Greater Yellowstone"
'82 Westy [FreeBird]
Big Sky Country <><

>
> In reusing the ring with new Continental smooth HP FI hose, I can
> not remove
> it! I've tried forcing them apart, but all I do is tear up the hose. It
> won't come off again unless I cut it off like the original. I
> have not tried
> it with heat yet. I want to see if by applying heat that maybe
> this will do
> it. Also, I might try connecting over 60 psi to the hose and see
> if it will
> come off or be a guided missile.
>
> I am impressed with this design.
>