push-loc /twist-loc hose ?

greg fulk · 09-20-2007, 02:28 AM

ok the new car has Russell twist-loc hose on it.....i changed the fitting on the card from a strait in to a 45 degree to get the line away from the thermostat housing. My question is ...what's the trick with this stuff? I got the new fitting on ..BUT it was a pain! I know on old rubber hose ya spray a little WD-40 on it and it goes togather easy....dose that work or is that what ya need to do to this stuff? ( i didn't think to do it when i was trying to get it togather)

doug schriener · 09-20-2007, 07:39 AM

Hi Greg- We've used liquid dish soap to help it along-yeah it's a real pain. Doug Schriener

Geddes · 09-20-2007, 08:24 AM

Hold the end (3-4 inches) in a pan of hot/boiling water for a couple of minutes or longer.

It will slide on easily. Be prepared and work fast.

Uncrated · 09-20-2007, 12:10 PM

Greg,

I have been using the twist lock hose for a couple of years and really like it. Another tip, use light oil [example, air tool oil or the like] It does fit tight so if possible, put the fitting in a vice so you can really get after it. And you can use a hair drier to warm the hose.

Larry Woodfin

09-20-2007, 02:28 AM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	push-loc /twist-loc hose ? ok the new car has Russell twist-loc hose on it.....i changed the fitting on the card from a strait in to a 45 degree to get the line away from the thermostat housing. My question is ...what's the trick with this stuff? I got the new fitting on ..BUT it was a pain! I know on old rubber hose ya spray a little WD-40 on it and it goes togather easy....dose that work or is that what ya need to do to this stuff? ( i didn't think to do it when i was trying to get it togather) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

09-20-2007, 07:39 AM	#2
doug schriener Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: pennock,mn Posts: 83 Likes: 21 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: push-loc /twist-loc hose ? Hi Greg- We've used liquid dish soap to help it along-yeah it's a real pain. Doug Schriener

09-20-2007, 08:24 AM	#3
Geddes Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Barnesville, Ohio Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: push-loc /twist-loc hose ? Hold the end (3-4 inches) in a pan of hot/boiling water for a couple of minutes or longer. It will slide on easily. Be prepared and work fast.

09-20-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
Uncrated Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: push-loc /twist-loc hose ? Greg, I have been using the twist lock hose for a couple of years and really like it. Another tip, use light oil [example, air tool oil or the like] It does fit tight so if possible, put the fitting in a vice so you can really get after it. And you can use a hair drier to warm the hose. Larry Woodfin