Fuel line quick (dis)connectors - what crimping tool?

adamski49 · Post by **adamski49** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:05 pm

As per the title I've just received my QD bits but what tool do I use to crimp the circular metal clamps? Is there a specific tool or can I get away with using an electrical connector crimping tool?

TIA

Adam (I feel a trip to Mackays coming on)

Rob B · Post by **Rob B** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:34 pm

Adam,

Are thet round with two little bulges. One on each side? If so, I have always managed with a pair of nips.

Rgds Rob

adamski49 · Post by **adamski49** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:42 pm

Oops - double post

adamski49 · Post by **adamski49** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:42 pm

Rob

Bulge on one side only at the moment. I'm guessing the correct tool would put the bulge on the other side... seems to ring a bell with fuel line crimps I've seen before.

If I can find some on the bike to replicate I might attempt it using the assortment of crimping tools/pliers/nips etc I have in my toolbox.

Cue claim for fire damaged S

Thanks

Adam

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:41 pm

.....or go to your favourite auto parts shop and get some narrow stainless Jubilee type clips. Take the connectors with you, and match the O rings that act as seals; others have found that they stretch and dont seal after a couple of removals.

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:44 pm

When you crimp it up you do not get a bulge opposite to the one that is on the clip.

The best tool for the job is a pair of carpenters pincers or a pair of end cut wire cutters.

If you use side cutters be very carefull as they are quite soft and to much pressure will cut the ear off the clip.

They squeeze up very easily.

Bob

adamski49 · Post by **adamski49** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:19 pm

Aah, I get it. I'm just nipping up the 'sticky out bit'. Thanks for the info.

If I don't have a tool for the job I'm sure my dad will... another tool on permanent borrow

Adam

bernsmartco · Post by **bernsmartco** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:29 pm

Yeh, thanks for that I got some to put on as well next time the plastic is off.
The guy in the workshop suggested fitting them opposite ways round so you can mix up the flow and return when reconnecting.
Bern.

adamski49 · Post by **adamski49** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:33 pm

bernsmartco wrote:Yeh, thanks for that I got some to put on as well next time the plastic is off.
The guy in the workshop suggested fitting them opposite ways round so you can mix up the flow and return when reconnecting.
Bern.

Motorworks told me the same - I'm guessing you meant "...so you can't mix up..."

Adam

Rob B · Post by **Rob B** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:14 am

And, Sorry to teach granny to suck... But don't use too much pressure, they'll bust and you'll scream blue murder.

julian · Post by **julian** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:43 pm

I used jubilee clips.

winger · Post by **winger** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:58 pm

The important bit is makeing sure you cut the right amount out of the pipe,cuz with the connectors there's to much to stuff under the tank,does wonders for the sphincter when you doing it!!!,thinking shit i hope it ain't to short!!!!

And to be perfectly honest,go to any tool shop buy a pair of plastic plyiers designed for crimping of pipes and you don't rely need quick release connectors,i only found that out when i was fitting mine!!!

Chris