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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Installing SS line

I'm having a hard time installing my fuel line into the seat after I cut it, is there any way to do it so the hose dosen't start fraying and you don't have to cut the fraying section off?
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Tried taping the hose first before you cut through it?


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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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yup tape the area your about to cut.

Should come out damn good.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Yeah, I taped it tightly, that's the odd part..
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Do you guys keep a thin strip of tape on it when you put the fitting on?
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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I didn't need to.

There were a few lone frays I did manuever around but not that hard.

The best cut is quick. The guys at the speed shop cut it perfectly with one big cut from a huge scissor.

I used some clippers I had and it was a little messier and took about a minute.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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I typically use black electrical PVC tape and tape it really tight.
I find masking tape doesn't work as well.
I sometimes use an air-powered cut-off tool to cut the hose.


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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I used PVC electrical tape on it, and I didnt have any frays until I tried to put the fitting over the hose.. I managed to get one on, but I don't really care to waste 1ft of line for every 10ft I plumb.. I know I'm being a pain in the *** with the questions, but this is the first time I've done this. I wonder if I wrap tape around the tip firmly and with one wrap if it would keep it from fraying and fit in the seat?
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Yeah, although not recommended, you can try it with the tape to see if it makes it easier.
It shouldn't hurt anything with the tape under there.


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