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Step 1
Cut the hose squarely to length using a Cut-off Machine or a very fine tooth hacksaw. To minimize wire braid flare out, wrap hose with glass filament strapping tape. Do not remove tape until ready for step 2.
wrapped in electrical tape, cut in the middle of the tape with fine tooth hacksaw
Step 2
Remove tape and then quickly insert hose into the socket. Insert hose with a twisting, pushing motion until hose is in line with back of socket threads. Using our Koul Tools makes this step much easier.
Exactly what I did
Step 3
Important: Mark position around hose at rear of socket with a grease pencil, paint or tape.
Tape.
Step 4
Lubricate inside of hose and nipple threads liberally using SAE 30 lubricating oil or Aeroquip Hose Assembly Lube.
Used 50wt engine oil liberally
Step 5
Insert nipple and engage threads while holding hose in position with other hand. Make sure hose does not push out of socket by observing mark made in step 3.
Check.
Step 6
Complete assembly using wrench while continuing to hold hose in position. Maximum allowable gap between socket hex and nipple hex is 0.031 inches.
Check.
Step 7
Important: Check hose for push out by observing hose position mark. None should be evident. Clean, proof test to twice operating pressure and inspect all assemblie
About 3/32nds pushed out