In a message dated 97-10-25 13:49:31 EDT, tigerpb@ids.net writes:
> > Do you mean a swaging hammer? I've never seen one small enough to flare
> > brake hoses.
>
> A hammer! Noooooo! It's a 2 piece bar that you insert the tube into. The
> bar is drilled out to enclose several different diameters of tubing.
> Clamp the tube down in it's proper diameter hole, then the flare is done
> with supllied dies using a screw down arbor that hooks onto the bar. Two
> steps, flare it, then bubble. Next time you're in any large parts store,
> cruise by the speciality tools and check it out, this'll all make sense!
When you do, make sure you get the right one. They come in two types - 37
degree, and 45 degree flares. The one you need will depend on the fittings
you are using, but I don't right off hand remember which one is right for the
typical Triumph. Most of those available are 45 degree, so that is most
likely the standard. AN fittings are 37 degrees, if you are using braided
lines (real ones, that is - there are fake braided lines that use hose clamps
with an aluminum cover to simulate the real lines. The outer covers of these
are actual SS braids, but the actual lines are standard hoses).
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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